Wednesday, 4 July 2018

Essential Facts About Florida Synthetic Grass

By Paul Brooks


When fake grass was first introduced, it was what it is today. Back in those days, it was a simple product that was characterized by failures and many bad things. However, as a result of persistent research and technological advancement, these products were able to undergo tremendous improvements. The product has so far moved through three generations, with the variety in use today being the third generation synthetic turf. Here are facts regarding Florida Synthetic Grass.

Today, this product has not only evolved but also includes desirable features. For example, the products have been made to last longer and comes with a soft texture. The product can last for over 10 years after installation. They are an excellent choice since they are able to last for a long time despite exposure to extreme weather conditions and regular use.

The turf is usually made of various components, which include the blades, backing, infill, and thatch. The blades are typically made of a type of plastic called polyethylene. This same kind of plastic is also found in many common products such as plastic bags and bottles. Colors tones of the final product are usually introduced into the product during the production process.

During the process of production, the polyethylene material is added with UV resistant additives. These additives make the blades maintain its color for a long period of time. This means that the turf maintains its green color despite being exposed to harsh weather or regular use for over ten years.

A tufting machine handles the production process. Part of the production process involves insertion of blades into the backing of the product. This is followed by provision of further support for the backing by addition of adhesives to hold the blades. Specialized adhesives meant exclusively for use in this job have been invented. They are formulated such that their grip is long lasting.

More and more people as well as companies are dropping the use of natural grass and adopting the synthetic turf. There are several different reasons why people are making the switch. Some of these reasons are specific to individual homeowners and companies, while others are universal. One of the major reasons is that fake turf can be installed in any place where natural grass would be difficult to grow.

For instance, natural grass is very hard to grow in excessively hot or cold countries or seasons. Also, in sports that make intensive use of arenas, natural grass is not given enough time to recover. Thus, its growth is adversely impacted. Artificial turf solves this problem because it can be used as many times as possible without requiring recovery time.

On the other hand, maintenance is necessary for both natural and synthetic turf. More maintenance is however needed for natural grass. The activity of maintenance involves regular raking in order to remove debris inside the blades. One can also choose to use a leaf blower to remove the rubbish. If the place is occasionally subjected to heavy traffic then it is likely to experience fallen blades. This can however be fixed by having the lawn brushed in a direction opposite to the fallen blades.




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