What Is Astro Turf?
Artificial Turf is a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass. However, it is now being used on residential lawns and commercial applications as well. The main reason is maintenance – artificial turf stands up to heavy use, such as in sports, and requires no irrigation or trimming. Domed, covered, and partially covered stadiums may require artificial turf because of the difficulty of getting grass enough sunlight to stay healthy. Artificial turf does have its downside, however: limited life, periodic cleaning requirements, petroleum use, toxic chemicals from infill, and heightened health and safety concerns.
Artificial turf first gained substantial attention in 1966, when it was installed in the year-old Astrodome. The specific product used was “ChemGrass”, developed by Monsanto and rebranded as AstroTurf; this term since then became a generic trademark for any artificial turf throughout the late 20th century. AstroTurf remains a registered trademark but is no longer owned by Monsanto.
What Is AstroTurf Made Of?
Commonly used base materials are granulated crumb rubber produced from used tires, flexible plastic pellets, sand, and rubber-coated sand. A combination of sand and crumb rubber is sometimes used.
Is AstroTurf Better Than Grass?
Artificial turf is easier to maintain, doesn’t require water or fertilizer and can accommodate a variety of activities. With artificial turf, students can practice on the field in almost any weather without damaging the ground. Also, artificial turf doesn’t freeze in the winter or thin out in the summer.
How Long Does AstroTurf Last For?
A perk of artificial turf is its longevity. With average use and maintenance, you can expect to enjoy your synthetic grass for at least 20 years, a worthwhile investment that essentially pays for itself in half that time.
Astro Turf Prices In Ghana:
The prices of artificial carpet grasses are hugely influenced by their heights or sizes and their thicknesses as well:
Landscape Floor Decor – [12ft x12ft (20mm) – Green] will cost you GH₵ 1,429.00 – GH₵ 1,550.00
Realistic Indoor/Outdoor Artificial Grass/Turf – [ height – 35mm, density-170s/m, 17850s/m2] will cost you GH¢ 200.00
Tamera Artificial Solid Grass Design Turf – [ height – 35mm, density-170s/m, 17850s/m2] will cost you GH¢ 200.00
Artificial Grass 4mx1m goes for GH₵ 450 – GH₵ 129.00
10mm Grass Height/Thickness with Pure Green Colour goes for GH¢ 70 per square meter or GH¢ 140 per yard.