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.
What is Astro Turf Made Of?
The fibers are typically made from nylon, polypropylene or polyethylene and are connected to a backing material. The base material, also called infill, consists of one or more granular materials that are worked in between the fibers during the installation process.
How do you lay AstroTurf?
Artificial Grass Installation Guide
- Remove Grass. It’s time to remove that lawn that has caused you so much frustration over the years
- Prepare Base Evenly spread 4 inches of class 2-road base (or similar). …
- Lay Turf
- Cut to Fit
- Secure Perimeter
- Spread Infill
- Brush Infill
- Enjoy your new turf
The reason turf is used for outdoor play and sporting events is that it can maintain its looks better than natural grass. Additionally, turf can protect players from injury, and it’s easier to play on even when it’s wet outside. It is softer than turf, but it’s also highly durable depending on the material.
What are the pros and cons of turf?
Pros and Cons of AstroTurf;
- Increased Playing Time
- Turf Fields Are Not Limited by Climate
- Pesticide Free Chemicals
- Turf Fields Save Water
- Turf Fields Result in Fewer Injuries
- Turf Fields Typically Require Less Time to Setup and Offer Faster Installation Than Traditional Grass Fields.
Is Artificial Turf Safer Than Grass?
Specifically, players have a 28% higher rate of non-contact lower extremity injuries when playing on artificial turf. Of those non-contact injuries, players have a 32% higher rate of non-contact knee injuries on turf and a staggering 69% higher rate of non-contact foot/ankle injuries on turf compared to grass.
Difference Between Astro Turf And Natural Grass?
Astroturf is often used as simply another name for artificial grass – but AstroTurf is an American company who specialise in synthetic turf for sports pitches and grounds, though the term is often used to mean all artificial grass found at sports facilities.
How Long Astro Turf Can Last;
Artificial turf can easily last up to 15-20 years with proper maintenance and upkeep. It’s guaranteed not to fade or discolor, stays green all year long, and it’s 100% environmentally safe.
Prices Of Some Astro Turfs In Ghana;
