Tuesday 18 December 2012

Artificial Turf Has Come A Long Way Since The Sixties

By Fernando Petite


The quality of artificial grass has certainly improved over the decades. Fake grass today looks very different, plus its a breeze to maintain. Compared with what we knew in the past, fake grass these days is much different. Needless to say, times have changed.

There has been much research carried out, which in turn has helped to make synthetic grass that looks incredibly realistic.

Of course, there's more to it than just looks. It is easier and cheaper to maintain a fake lawn. Real lawns need mowing, watering, fertilizing, chemicals, and more, whereas the fake alternative does not need nearly so much to keep it looking fantastic. That means you get to enjoy your lawn instead of working on it all the time.

fake grass was first made available to the consumer back in the 1960s. It looked like short pile grass. It was rather spiky, because it was made from a PVC-like material. Furthermore, it not only looked fake, it felt fake, too. Artificial grass nowadays is not only much softer and therefore not prickly, it is also far more realistic. Synthetic turf comes with infill, as well as a highly effective drainage system.

Changes throughout its history have all worked together to ensure that modern fake turf is durable as well as being realistic. Thanks to the introduction of infill, fake lawns feel much different to walk on than the fake lawns of days gone by. It's made of small rubber granules that is evenly spread between the blades. They keep the blades upright and provide cushioning as well. Furthermore, they allow water to drain easily without blockages.

The cushioning is great if you have children and pets at home. When used as a sports turf, artificial turf helps to prevent injuries from arising thanks to the cushioning.

The natural and realistic look and feel of the artificial grass is achieved thanks to the materials from which it is made. Your synthetic lawn will not have the prickly, sharp, and hard texture it used to have. Unlike in the past, it also won't have a shine. The artificial grass of today comes in different sizes, types, and shades, which result in it being practically identical to real grass. This variety also makes it possible for you to have the lawn you imagine. Your fake lawn will resist the elements, and ensure that it is long lasting and damage resistant.

Thanks to the drainage system the liquids that come into contact with the artificial lawn pass through easily. Synthetic turf basically drains itself. The porous backing helps to ensure this. Because water doesn't get the chance to collect, you have less mud to deal with, and fewer bugs. Artificial turf has most definitely come a long way. You can have a beautiful lawn that takes little time, effort and money to maintain, but looks fantastic all year long.




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