A Brief Introduction To Artificial Turf A.K.A Fake Grass

| Monday, November 26, 2012
By Fernando Petite


Fake lawn is very popular and its popularity has been increasing since it was first made available. Artificial turf was introduced during the 1960s and has been used in a lot of different ways. It is true that this kind of grass was originally used only on sports fields, however as time has passed, its applications have expanded.

artificial turf lawns are now found not only in stadiums but in private gardens and other outdoor areas used for both recreational and commercial reasons.

You do not need to be a genius to figure out that there are some obvious benefits to choosing a fake lawn over a real one. First of all, the grass will not die off and turn brown, and it requires far less work to maintain your lawn, so that it will look gorgeous all year round. In short, you do not need a lot of time, and you do not have to have the proverbial green thumb in order to have a lush, beautiful looking lawn. Of course, there are both advantages and disadvantages to having an artificial lawn, just as there are if you choose to have real grass. Below we can see some of the pros and cons for each type of lawn:

fake grass

Many people choose to have an artificial lawn precisely because it saves them both time and money. A fake lawn does not have to be mowed, watered, fertilized, and so on. Furthermore, fake lawns do not need any products to help maintain them either, which means that you save money in the long term. But it is not just because fake lawns cost less over time, and require none of the hard work and effort that a real one does. Those folks who are environmentally conscious also favor artificial lawns. Fake lawns do not require the use of pesticides and other potentially harmful chemicals. The drainage system is excellent, and it dries very quickly as well. Drying faster is great because you would normally have to wait a lot longer for real grass to dry. Sporting injuries are kept down thanks to the evenness of fake lawns, because there is perfect consistency all over the field. All in all, these are good reasons to choose artificial grass.

In Favor Of The Real Thing

On the other hand, it is more expensive to install artificial grass than it is to install the real thing. Truth be told, the installation of artificial grass can prove to be quite pricey. Another thing is that a fake lawns also require a bit of work to keep them looking good. Sooner or later you will need to carry out repairs. What is more, fake lawns have to be cleaned periodically in order to remove any debris and to keep it looking nice. Sports men and women have also complained that the fake turf tends to get too hot in warmer weather. Naturally, if the turf is too warm, the player's abilities are going to be affected.




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