Colorado Springs Artificial Turf

Colorado Springs Artificial Turf
1311 Holmes Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(303) 622-3691

The history of artificial or fake grass is to say the least an interesting one and arose out of the social desire to in-effect ward off what could be seen, as far back as the 1950s, as an increasingly unhealthy tendency by youngsters not to exercise.

History has it that birth of synthetic grass began through attempts by scientists trying to develop a type of grass that would not only allow children and adolescents to play on regardless of the weather condition but encouraged them to do so, in other words, a surface that they enjoyed using or a user friendly surface. Hence the advent of fake or artificial grass.

The result was one of the early prototypes of what we now know to be fake or artificial grass. The earlier types were not only hard under foot and made for impracticality especially where sports and children were concerned given the tendencies to fall but were very unpopular. Conversely, however, in terms of workability and endurance this surface proved itself worthy, with the originally playing field where the fake grass surface was installed lasting twenty years of solid wear.

Claims that in terms of practicalities due to poor drainage and its tendency to rot fake grass has limited applicability are unsubstantiated. Furthermore, highly contentious arguments revolving around the argument that artificial grass causes more on-field injuries when used in sports-grounds is again unfounded and may be derived from factions wanting to see this type of surfacing a thing of the past. The claim by the industry is that if laid correctly no problems should occur. In fact, if anything, this type of surface should encourage better drainage enabling competitive sports to continue play with less interruption time due to rain.

Today the advances in artificial grass surfaces are enormous and can't be down-played. It is common practice to no longer use asphalt as an underlay beneath the surface of the grass which has increased the shock absorption provided by the grass, decreased the retention of heat during summer and further improving the drainage ability of the grass. Finally and possibly most importantly no longer does fake grass look, both on and off T.V like the earlier versions of fake grass, that is, FAKE.

Typically artificial grass is approximately 3cm thick (from base to blade tip). The material of the 'blades' themselves are a polyethylene-polypropylene blend which are then woven into a mat-like backing (much like that of carpet). The only maintenance that is recommended is that the surface be given a once over each month, which involves rubbing it down. It you were to get this done professionally it is estimated that it would cost no more than a couple of thousand dollars a year. While this may initially sound a lot when compared to the water costs alone for the real thing - there is virtually no comparison. For those still sceptical and missing the small things associated with 'real' grass consider this. In America, consumers missing the smell associated with cut grass can purchase, that is right, purchase a can whose contents promise that 'just cut smell'!

But wait there is more......in addition, other requests by customers have included wanting to have the newly laid 'fake' lawn have the same effect as when you just cut real grass and there are the alternating light and dark bands of grass. This too can be achieved.....ah the marvels of modern society.

Once perceived as being exclusively for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic scale, time-and resource-poor, fake grass has now become the stable for all regards of income bracket. With everyone becoming increasingly time-limited and wanting immediate results - 'visual' perfection - artificial grass answers both these requirements.

As already mentioned fake grass has many advantages being both low maintenance, cheap and providing reliable year-round good looks for those concerned with their gardens aesthetic appearance. Especially in areas where water is particularly scarce and or for areas whether there is heavy usage - i.e. constant foot traffic - then fake or artificial grass may provide a practical solution. What is more, with fake or artificial grass there is no limit to the amount of area you wish to cover and up-keep is negligible especially when compared to the requirements of real grass. Golfing greens require the employ of a number of full-time 'green keepers' whose job it is to solely look after the lawns!!!! For those without this luxury in budget or time the alternative is clearly .......fake grass. No need for pesticides, watering, mowing, and replacing of dead patches etcetera.

While slow to catch on in many Westernized countries, Asian nations who are resource tight have long used fake grasses for their play-grounds, private lawns and commercial turfs. Furthermore, using fake grass removes the threat of degradation by human or other pests. The laying of fake grass is also immediate - like that of carpet. Another advantage is that is does not have to be a permanent fixture but can be lifted at any time.

Colorado Springs Artificial Turf - colorado fake grass installers The natural lawn industry also called the turf grass industry, has an extensive list of benefits supporting the continuation of maintaining natural lawns and make the case in favor of real turf grass in our society. The industry points out a number of benefits including environmental, economical and...

Colorado Springs Artificial Turf
1311 Holmes Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 772-0816

We are all living in tricky economic times with many families having to look for ways to cut down on their monthly expenditures. Water bills can really be a problem, especially during the summer months, or for those that live in warm, dry conditions. Of course, if you have a lawn that you want to look good, you are going to have to be prepared for the water bill at the end of the month. However, there is another option that you might not have considered, and that is fake grass. Forget about the kind of fake turf you remember from the seventies and eighties. The synthetic grass available today looks extremely convincing, and can really help to ensure that your property will look great no matter where you live, or what the weather may be like. Plus, you will definitely see a reduction in your water bill.

There are a number of different options available to you if you do decide to install a synthetic turf. You can choose between monotone, 2 toned, and 4 toned. If you are operating on a budget and need to purchase the cheapest, then the first, monotone, is the grass for you. This synthetic grass is short pile and rather rigid. If you are looking for something softer and more realistic, then the two toned is ideal. For those who want something that will look alarmingly real and is also child safe, then the third and final option, the four toned or long pile, is the turf for you. Of course, you can expect to pay considerably more for the long pile synthetic grass.

While on the subject of cost, remember that real grass costs far less than fake grass does. However, the savings you will enjoy will come about later, and over time. For one thing, your water bill will certainly look far better once you have installed your synthetic lawn, and savings on your water bill is only one advantage when you choose fake rather than real grass for your lawn.

Fake lawns are not difficult to install or maintain. Your lawn will look perfect no matter what the season, which means that you will have a beautiful lawn all year round. Maintaining your fake turf is far easier than maintaining a real grass lawn. It costs less to do as well. When you have a real lawn you need to make sure that you have fertilizers and chemicals to treat the grass with. You also have to devote a lot of your time to maintaining it to keep it looking good.

With a synthetic lawn on the other hand, you merely need to spray it with water in order to clean it every now and then. You will not need chemicals and fertilizers. Your gardening equipment, such as your lawn mower and so on, can be left in the garage, because all you will need is a rake to help you sweep up debris. Spraying the fake turf with water will help to keep it clean, so that you will wash away any dirt and debris that cannot be raked up. The filtration system is ideal and allows water to pass through and drain away without collecting between the fibers. That means that after you have washed the lawn it will be ready for use far sooner than a real lawn would be after being watered.

Colorado Springs Artificial Turf - colorado synthetic grass installers We are all living in tricky economic times with many families having to look for ways to cut down on their monthly expenditures. Water bills can really be a problem, especially during the summer months, or for those that live in warm, dry conditions. Of course, if you have a lawn that you want to lo...