Last year we talked about how more people are installing artificial turf for a number of reasons, including the weather changes caused by the drought in the American Southwest. Artificial turf isn’t just for football stadiums anymore.
In which kinds of places is artificial turf appearing? While it can go anywhere carpet goes in the home, it’s designed for places that need a waterproof alternative to carpet. Some options, in addition to the lawn, include:
A flat rooftop used as additional living space
People are moving back to cities to experience the opportunities urban living offers, but they still crave being outdoors. Adding a little bit of green to a rooftop or a wide balcony can mimic the great outdoors in city spaces.
A home putting green
Golf fans can practice conveniently at home with the installation of artificial grass.
Pet runs
Turf is waterproof and easy to clean. Pets often damage real lawn by digging or urinating, so artificial turf can be used instead for an always green and tidy area.
Play areas
Artificial grass can be a good choice for areas where lots of kids play. Children are almost as hard on grass as pets are, and this type of floor/ground cover is easy to clean up but a softer surface for small bodies than tile or cement.
Around pools and tennis courts
Again, depending on the desired look and the amount of maintenance you prefer to do, artificial turf can be less expensive and hold up better in the long run than real grass does. Chlorine will not kill artificial grass and it can’t be trampled by too much foot traffic.
Anywhere grass does not like to grow
Whether as a result of too much shade, too much traffic, or other factors, sometimes grass doesn’t grow well, and even with a great deal of care never looks quite right. This is what artificial turf is for.
Anywhere chemical free
Many people prefer not to use pesticides and fertilizers or have a commitment to water conservation. For these people the only kind of perfect lawn is an artificial one.
Obviously, installing artificial turf is more complicated than laying down grass seed. You need the right tools and you need to invest in quality turf and supplies. In our next blog we will discuss the challenges of installation, but if you’d like to talk about what you need or how Bond Products can help, please contact us today.
