Monday, May 26, 2014

The Importance Of Synthetic Grass

By Marci Glover


There are various features that are known to be important when it comes to nature of the artificial turf. This is a surface of synthetic fibers which is made to look like natural grass. It is mainly used in arenas for sports and stadiums where different sports are played. Apart from this, synthetic grass is used in residential and commercial properties.

The manufacturing process is a little bit elaborate. It involves the use of plastic granules that are mixed with other additives and some coloring agents. This formed mixture is then heated and pressed through the extruders. This process usually results into creation of fibers which assume the shape of the extruder head that was used.

After the fibers are made, blades are reinforced. This process makes them resistant to extreme temperature changes and also tough. The formed fibers are then cooled around the spools and taken to the industry for the manufacturing process.

The material brought to the manufacturer is then placed on a machine with needles. This process is called tufting. This is an operation that uses the same principle as that of the sewing machine. The types of fibers used, distance of the needles and fiber heights will determine the appearance of the end product. For the formed material to be secured in the backing, liquid mixture is added and hardened in the oven so as to fix the fibers. From here, the manufacturing process is now complete.

The advantages that are associated with the use of synthetic materials are known to outweigh that of natural grass. Through various researches, it has been shown that the use of artificial turf has led to reduction in cranial and neural injuries. Additionally, if there are any injuries that players might sustain during their games, then the situation is less severe than it would have been for natural grass.

All artificial turfs are always environmentally friendly. Once installed, they do not require any form of treatment. These materials do not encourage the use of chemicals or pesticide during maintenance which is usually the case for the natural turf. In addition, they are not affected by weather changes thus can be installed and used any time of the season without having to worry about deterioration.

The synthetic materials are a suitable choice for use since an individual can lay them over tarmac or sand. Therefore, they are able to act as perfect replacement for yards that are unappealing. Sometimes, it is almost impossible to grow grass in areas that are shaded. In such situations, these artificial materials can easily be used to cover the surfaces.

One can purchase an artificial turf from any retail store that sells the product. There are different designs for this kind of turf. The choice is not limited and an individual needs not to worry about the process of installation since that is easy.




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