Artificial turf is increasingly used in homes and common areas, and one of the reasons is that it only requires an initial investment and saves you years of costly maintenance. Are you interested in installing it in a space on your property? It is important to know some of its characteristics before making an investment to cover the ground of your garden or a soccer field.
There are decorative and functional turfs, which vary in terms of aesthetic tastes and the maintenance they need. Each has specific characteristics and is dedicated to different uses and places.
Continue reading to learn the keys before acquiring turf in any of its varieties.
What to Consider before Buying Functional Artificial Turf?
Before acquiring this type of turf, you should know its main characteristics and what types of sites it is created for. Functional turf is a type of single-color artificial turf that is mostly used on terraces, attics, and balconies, as well as for commercial public sites where there is not much traffic. It has a height ranging from 5 to 9 mm.
Visualize the exposure to rain that your new green area will have. There are models of functional turf that have drainage and others that do not. Those that do have an average capacity of 30 liters per minute in one square meter, which is similar to the liters collected on a rainy day in spring or winter.
What is Decorative Turf and What to Consider before Buying it?
If you want to implement turf in sports complexes, residential areas, and extensive gardens, then this is the one indicated to satisfy your need. Decorative turf has a height from 20 to 40 mm. They have a drainage capable of supporting up to 60 liters per minute in one square meter, which is ideal for exposure to heavy rains.
You should know that decorative turf can be found in 2 or even 3 colors and is very pleasing to the eye. It has the appearance of freshly cut grass, is soft, dense, and feels comfortable to step on. It provides a feeling of natural grass due to its freshness and comfort.
Take into Account the Place to Install the Artificial Turf
The place is an important factor to consider before buying artificial turf. Large sites, with a lot of traffic and/or with more exposure to rain are indicated for a decorative turf. For the entrance of your commercial premises, a small garden on your terrace or in the patio, all are suitable places to place a functional turf.
Advice: If there was previously artificial turf then you should apply a herbicide to kill the previous guest from the root. The land should not be in poor condition or with leaks. Most of the time it is better to have the help of a professional.
Where Can I get more Information?
At Gardenstore we have everything you need to carry out the installation of an appropriate turf in the space you need. Our advisors will help you
