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Topic 2 “Environmental Benefits Of Synthetic Turf” by George Neagle of Syn-Lawn
- Water savings approx 55 gallons per sq ft per year (Currently saves 2.5 billion gallons of water annually)
- Lowers water pollution i.e. pesticides, fertilizers, etc.
- Lowers air pollution i.e. gas mowers that produce eleven times more pollution than a car & no fuel spillage
- Most Turf is made from recycled products & mostly Made in USA
- Reduced heat from the sun
- No constant maintenance
Topic 3 “Buyers Guide Lines” by John & Brad from Heavenly Greens
- Face Weights
- Pile Heights
- Backing normally two ply
- 6.8 lbs per inch pull weight
- Permeability 25″ of water per hour
- Results depend on the sub-surfaces ability or drainage system to handle the same
Guidelines are list on the STC site under Buyers Guide
