What is the best thickness for astro turf?
For those that like the look of freshly cut grass, anything between 25-30mm is a good choice. For a natural looking lawn, we recommend choosing something between 30-38mm.
What is the difference between astro turf and artificial grass?
What’s the Difference Between Artificial Grass and Astro Turf? Put simply, Astro Turf is the name of an American subsidiary that started producing artificial turf for playing surfaces in 1960. Artificial grass, on the other hand, is an umbrella term for all kinds of fake grass or artificial turf.
What is the life span of astro turf?
7-15 years
On average, artificial grass is expected to have a lifespan of 7-15 years. This is still a long time and will provide the customer with many years of easy maintenance. However, some people will prefer natural grass because it will last longer but require regular maintenance.
Can you lay Astroturf on concrete?
Typically, artificial grass is installed to replace an existing garden lawn. But it’s also great for transforming old, tired concrete patios and paths. Artificial grass can be installed on top of plain old concrete, block paving and even patio paving slabs.
Does fake grass last?
As long as you take care of your turf, it can last for years, even up to 20 years. This means the answer to how long does artificial turf last, can range from 10 to 20 years.
Why do you brush sand into artificial grass?
The sand provides stability and protects the turf. As a result, no wrinkles or folds develop through use. The sand also surrounds the long blades of artificial grass and ensures that they remain erect.
Can I lay artificial grass on sharp sand?
Sharp sand is applied onto the area you choose to lay your artificial grass before it’s installed. When laying artificial grass, we recommend laying sharp sand to the thickness of 10/15mm, however, there are several steps to carry out before you lay and compact the sand! Find out more below.