3 Key points to make the installation of artificial turf on your own.
Tips for laying artificial turf on the ground or on concrete in attics and terraces.
If you've already made the fabulous decision to put artificial turf in your garden or terrace, here are a few tips.
Keep them in mind when installing and check out some of these sample cases.
It turns any space into a warm and pleasant environment to enjoy it to the maximum in solitude or in the company of friends and family.
Condition of the terrain:
1.-At present there is natural grass.
In this case it would be advisable to remove the natural grass and place a 5cm thick gravel base.
The synthetic turf will be laid on this base.
If there is automatic irrigation, there is no problem in leaving it, even sometimes serve to cool the artificial turf.
Sprinkler irrigation can also be converted to drip irrigation for plants.
2.- The land is on earth: In the same way, it is recommended to make the gravel base mentioned in the previous case in order to place the artificial grass.
Tips for preparing and managing the surface:
Please remember to use appropriate protection when applying this substance.
Once the artificial turfIt is advisable to spray it with herbicide once or twice a year during the rainy season.
This keeps weed sprouts from germinating particles of animal droppings or windblown seeds at bay.
We recommend installing or staking out the drainage system with drainage pipe before installing the artificial turf.
There are many cases in which the land destined for the landscaped area of new homes is filled in with leftover earth and rubble from the construction site.
This aspect should be taken into account when thinking about placing a thicker gravel base to avoid significant unevenness and settlement of the ground in the future.
It is also advisable to check and ensure that the drainage system is adequate before installing artificial grass.
As in the previous step, it is usual that the ground after a pool has been installed will settle a few centimetres more in the future.
We recommend waiting 6 months to 1 year before installing the paving or laying it higher than desired with respect to the edges of the pool to compensate for the settling of the ground.
We recommend you to visit the post in our blog about the weed barrier .
The artificial grass for gardening and landscaping sold and installed by ALLGrass is guaranteed against shedding or discolouration of the fibres for 8 years and 10 years.
This thickness is sufficient to facilitate the flow of water into the drain under the artificial turf.l.
In this way, you also benefit from the fact that the screed dries much faster than if it is laid directly on the floor.
Additional note for Penthouses and Terraces
If you want to secure the flooring in some way to the floor, use silicone on some points of the surface such as corners and edges.
The sand will support the fibers, limit static and high temperatures.