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What Should You Not Put On Artificial Grass?

In order to maximize the benefits of artificial grass over time, there are a few important considerations and aspects to keep in mind. Despite their seeming numerous benefits over natural turf, artificial grass is not invincible to damage, and some items may create more problems than you may think.

High-quality artificial grass has a very long lifespan. It will be somewhat resilient to the demands of entertaining and garden parties, as well as regular heavy foot traffic, pet use, and children playing. It isn't entirely unbreakable, though.

The last thing you want to do if you recently made an investment in artificial turf for your playground, business, school, or residence, is to do something that could result in long-term harm. It's critical to ensure proper maintenance because, given the right conditions, artificial grass should be able to persist for at least twenty years. Because of this, artificial grass is a great investment. If you want to purchase artificial golf grass, coloured grass, or more, check out Artificial Grass GB.

1. Do Not Lay Artificial Grass Over Natural Grass:

This may appear like an easy step to a lot of people, but it is by no means a desired option. An artificial lawn placed over a natural lawn won't result in an easy-to-maintain outdoor area. As a result, the usually lush and lovely garden will have bumps, peaks, valleys, and troughs in its level due to the uneven and irregular breakdown of the grass underneath. This is the kind of ugly mess that no homeowner should have to deal with; in fact, one of the main reasons you might pick artificial grass in the first place is to avoid this kind of issue.

You may find clear and comprehensive instructions in our project planner. Pay close attention to these instructions when you prepare your garden and lay artificial grass yourself. As an alternative, you can ask professional installers for assistance to ensure excellent outcomes.

2. Never Barbecue on Artificial Grass:

The largest risk associated with a barbecue is that it might topple over and the briquettes might drop on your artificial grass. Although you might think this is improbable, a BBQ's coal stays hot for several hours after you've finished cooking, and as everyone knows, there are usually a few inebriated guests at get-togethers and garden parties. This implies that there's a greater chance than you may think that the BBQ will topple. Another possible risk here is hot ashes landing on your fake grass due to wind movement.

Another possible risk here is hot ashes landing on your fake grass due to wind movement. Make sure that BBQs are kept well away from your artificial lawn, ideally on a level surface like a patio or concrete area, to prevent any potential harm to your grass.

 

3. Don't Park Your Vehicle on Artificial Turf:

Artificial grass may seem like a great way to liven up your drive, but in practice, it usually won't work out well for two key reasons.

Initially, automobiles require oil, and it doesn't always remain where it's supposed to be. It is possible to clean engine oil off of artificial grass, but it is also challenging, time-consuming, and will leave the lawn discoloured and damaged if done slowly. Second, while the fibres in artificial grass can survive the worst treatment from kids, dogs, and the elements, they aren't robust enough to handle the weight of an average car. The traction of your tyres will seriously shear the strands of your fake grass, pulling them up and causing damage even if you drive slowly and cautiously. Making an artificial grass road on your evergreen front lawn is not the best approach to making the most of it.

4. No Oils, Adhesives, or Chewing Gum on Your Fake Grass:

Artificial grass should not come into contact with certain materials, including chewing gum, oils, and adhesives. Although it's questionable if any of these items might create irreversible harm because they can all be fixed or eliminated, prevention is unquestionably preferable to treatment. Nevertheless, white spirit can be used to clean up any oil-based spills on your artificial grass. Chewing gum can become tangled in the plastic fibres and be challenging to dislodge at times. If this occurs, it can be cut out with a plastic knife, or it might need to be frozen if it has been embedded in the grass.

 

Also, Read:-

What Goes Under Artificial Grass?
A Step-By-Step Guide To Laying Artificial Grass On Concrete
Artificial Grass Cost Estimation For Your Artificial Lawn
Top 10 Things To Know Before You Buy Artificial Turf For Dogs And Pets

 

5. Avoid Furniture with Sharp Edges:

With a few notable exceptions, artificial lawns are generally strong and robust. There may be an issue if your outdoor furniture or accessory's feet, stands, stools or other supports rest on a sharp, high-pressure edge of the ground. In the best-case scenario, it will split or remove the artificial grass blades that give your lawn its lush appearance.

In the worst instance, it can end up doing more harm to the underlayment and artificial grass. Make sure the legs on your outdoor furniture are wide and flat, as opposed to having sharp edges.

6. Don't Smoke Near Your Artificial Grass:

The best fake grass available is resistant to fire. This implies that in the worst-case scenario, your lawn won't catch fire.

The Cfl-s1 standard in fire-retardant tests for fire-resistant flooring, as per UNE EN 13501-12007, is one industry-recognized certification that you should always look for instead of following your manufacturer's word on it.

This will protect your grass from burning in the event that someone drops a match or a burning cigarette on it. This does not, however, imply that you should smoke next to fake grass. Artificial grass won't catch fire if a cigarette or even burning ash falls on it, but the heat will melt the plastic fibres. If this does occur, it is possible to fix the damage; however, repairs aren't always easy to do, and the repair job can still be noticeable. Your best option is to keep smokers well away from artificial grass to prevent any potential harm in the first place.

 

 

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