Monday 12 January 2015

What You Should Know About Quality Artificial Grass

By Enid Hinton


Outdoor spaces are prime selling points for residential and commercial properties alike. This is why landscapers are often contracted to ensure that these spaces have precisely the right look. Quality artificial grass helps to enhance the beauty and by extension, make the property more attractive to those who view it.

Some commercially produced grass tend to have that fake look. The ones that are made with high quality material and processes closely resemble nature's own work. Many of these lawns resemble natural ones so closely that visitors to the space are often convinced they are grown not bought. This is mostly due to the expertise methods and raw material used to create these items.

One of the areas in which the man-made lawns imitate natural ones is in color. Those who are doing the comparison should be careful when dong so though. This is because there are variations in the colors of natural grasses. This means that any evaluation of the realistic appearance of synthetic lawns should take this into consideration when determining how realistic a lawn appears.

They also strive to match the texture of the natural grasses. They are designed to be soft and flexible in nature just like their natural counterparts. Thin blades made from nylon or propylene are best for the most natural look and feel. With the right fabric creating the right texture, these lawns feel just like Nature's work when people walk or even sit on them.

The natural appearance and feel of the strands of the synthetic grass are critical to its resemblance to its natural counterpart but the natural look and feel is not complete without the appropriate density. The manufacturers of superior grade synthetic lawns have to be careful to ensure that the number of strands placed in any given section closely imitates what obtains in the natural world.

These high standard man-made lawns also closely resemble natural ones in terms of drainage. Buyers should investigate to ensure that the product has the holes in the base that allow water to seep through. Products that do not have this may contribute to flooding and the accumulation of water on the surface which leads to a whole gamut of other problems.

The installation process plays a significant role in the standard of the lawn. So whether the installer is an expert or a do-it yourself enthusiast, certain specifications must be met. The first one has to do with the surface to be covered which must be level. The second specification is that the layers must be carefully rolled so that there are no seams in the finished lawn. The better lawn strips already come with an overlapping feature that hides the seams when they are fitted together.

This type of lawn makes a wonderful investment for anyone who wishes to have the dual advantage of a beautiful and attractive environment. A post installation evaluation will prove that they increase the monetary value of the property. For business operators a distinct advantage lies in the fact that they attract potential investors as well as clients.




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