TYPES OF ARTIFICIAL GRASS AND TURFS

Artificial grass has been there for a while, but nowadays it's fully utilized. Artificial grass can be found anywhere, like in residence, offices, schools, and playgrounds. The possibilities are endless. One of the reasons is that they don't need as much care as natural grass demands. So you can be carefree and enjoy the lush green grass that you just installed in your yard.

There are different types of artificial grass, depending on the materials they are made of. These have different properties and can have extra features if desired. The best benefit of having an artificial turf is, you don't need to mow it or water it. This saves a lot of water, effort, and time but functions the same as natural grass.

Choosing the type of artificial grass you want for your lawn can be a difficult task if you are unaware of the types. There are three major types based on material:

POLYPROPYLENE

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This type of grass is the choice to go for most homeowners and business organizations. As it is low cost and comes in many different shapes and sizes. Most people won't be able to differentiate between fake grass and real grass. This grass looks like natural grass and can be used for a wide range of projects due to its low budget.

The tradeoff is its durability. This type of grass has a very fine texture and won't be able to withstand such high temperatures. They can be worn out quickly as compared to other models. They are best used indoors or in shady places.

POLYETHYLENE 

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This synthetic grass is made of polyethylene. It is closest to natural grass you can get. This type of grass is used in sports and playgrounds as it has bright colors and real grass-like textures. It is softer and comfortable for users. It is also used for landscaping and in athletic fields.
One of the benefits of polyethylene grass is that it is non-porous, which means it will don't be riddled with your pets' odor. It is also more durable than polypropylene. It is moderately expensive, but it will give you the bang for your money.

You can opt for polyethylene grass as it provides more versatility and can be used for a wide range of activities.

NYLON

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This is the most durable turf grass you can find. It is more expensive than the latter. It can't be easily matted down and can withstand a high amount of heat before losing its texture. Its texture is stiff and is very expensive, which does not makes it optimal for day-to-day activities, but it surely is heavy-duty.

You can do golf putting training on one of these. So having a small patch of nylon grass won't hurt you much. You can mix a nylon patch among polyethylene so no one could spot the difference. It does not look as natural as the polyethylene grass due to its hard and stiff texture and is expensive, so it not used in large areas.

BASED ON LENGTH

The artificial grass can be of three types based on their length

SHORT

This grass will be below 30mm. It is best for your pets as the strands are durable enough to retain their shape.

MEDIUM

This is the usual range which most owners are looking for. This grass can be in the range of 30mm to 38mm. It has a softer texture and is comfortable for daily use.

LONG

Grass longer than 38mm will be in the long region. This type of artificial grass can have difficulty in restoring to its normal position and is not for everyone.

BASED ON COLOR

The grass is always not green. It can be in a variety of colors depending on your artistic style and creativity you can get synthetic grass in a wide range of colors.
It can be jungle green, lime, turquoise, pink, blue, and you can get customized ones ordered from retailers.

BASED ON FEATURES

There are different features that you can add to your artificial grass. Some of them are

• UV-treated
• Frost resistant
• Urethane coated
• Non-staining
• Varied Grass Blades
• Non-porous
• Non-flammable
• Perforated

All these features must be noted when buying a new patch of synthetic grass for your lawn or new project. This article has pointed out all the types and features, so you will be better in understanding the qualities to look out for.