Saturday, August 30, 2014

8 Tips For DIY Installation Of Synthetic Putting Greens

By Harriet Porter


Stores supplying artificial turfs offer installation packages as well. This comes with an additional cost that can be avoided through a simple DIY procedure. Synthetic putting greens are easy to install with all the contours and drainage requirements. When you DIY, you reduce the cost and are satisfied for personally improving the appearance and value of your compound.

Measurements of the compound or area to be covered should be taken using available tools. The tools include locally available threads and hose where tape measures are inaccessible. The measurements determine the size of turf to buy. Ensure that your lengths and widths follow the nearest and longest straight line possible.

The measurements should be consolidated in a piece of paper to give an entire view of the area. All the shapes and sizes are transferred to the map and carried to the store where you will buy the turf. Turfs come in roles with extensions to cover for unique needs.

Drainage should be considered when designing the compound. It will protect the area from flooding which makes it impossible to use despite the fact that it is an all weather surface. Spray or chalk dust may be used to mark corners and edges or reference points for ground removal.

Putting in Seattle, WA is either laid below or above the ground. This will direct preparations including scoping the sod and leveling. The tools you will require for this endeavor include a shovel and sod cutter. The surface is effectively leveled when all debris is cleared below. Hardcore materials like stones and wood chippings produce an uneven surface.

The ground is pounded to make it solid as well as level it as you prepare to pour the base material. The solid surface is thus ready for laying weed barriers on which the base material is poured. A firm edging is used to keep the material in place despite pounding.

A solid and consistent base is achieved through pounding. It also helps to flatten the area with simple accessories like strings being used to check if the surface is level. Drainage forms part of every artificial surface and should be planned for the edges. Channels draining within the turf cause destruction beneath the surface. This eventually destroys the base material leading to eventual damage on the yard.

The slope that facilitates effective drainage is achieved by slanting the surface by an inch for every ten to fifteen feet. Contours are easy to achieve on areas where they are needed. They must be developed without compromising on the solidness of the base. You have the freedom to generate contours of any design.

Artificial greens come with user instructions that are vital when performing a DIY installation. This is an effective way to reduce cost and achieve the satisfaction of knowing that you made a difference in your yard. It is a challenge that can be taken when you are out on vacation without having to spend much money.




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