FAQ’s
- Can animals harm the turf?
No. It is commonly used for pet runs as an alternative to concrete or rock? It is secured with extra spikes to prevent dogs from digging and pulling it up. You simply rinse down any odor with your hose or use soapy water to clean the solid areas as well. And it is also horse friendly. They can walk on it or soil it and you can clean it the same as you would for the dogs.
- What about maintenance?
When leaves, twigs or pine needles fall, simply rake up or use a leaf blower to clean them off. And in high traffic areas, use a rake or broom to re-fluff. We also offer maintenance contracts when we install your turf (monthly, quarterly, or twice yearly).
- How long does it last?
Our product recoups its cost in an average of 3-5 years. Sod is less expensive to install, but requires maintenance, fertilizer, and weed treatments and is also commonly replaced. All in all, after speeding up weathering, tests have shown that the product lasts 15 to 20 years. Our product is installed and requires very little maintenance. It pays for itself in more ways than money. Your Saturdays are yours again! Traveling isn’t a problem anymore. When you come back it’s as beautiful as when you left. No broken sprinklers, dog spots or brown areas.
- Are weeds a problem?
Periodically a weed will try to come up, most commonly on the edges near the concrete. It is possible to see one come up in a drain hole. If that happens simply pull up the weed and pray the area with a little weed killer. It will stop the weed from coming up again and won’t harm the turf.
- Is the turf safe for kids?
Yes! Not only is it safe but it eliminates allergies and research shows children have fewer injuries when playing on turf compare to other ground covers. We install at schools, and preschools. Our turf meets all state requirements for safety. Parents have the option of rubber infill to soften and add cushioning in the turf. When the kids are done playing, no more grass burns.
- How is the turf installed?
Your present ground cover (grass, rock, sand etc.) needs to be removed so only dirt remains. We bring in decomposed granite (DG) and compact it with our machine at 110 PSI. Then we lay weed barrier over the DG. Once layers are compact we cut the turf to fit the boarders of your area. The turf is then secured to the ground with sod spikes, and the spikes are 5 to 6 inches long and approximately 6-8 inches apart on the perimeter. Once this is secured we put an infill layer of black sand, or rubber. This is brushed into the turf with a power broom (2-3 pounds per square foot) and the power broom spreads the sand and infill evenly through the turf to give it that fresh mowed look.
- Can weather affect the turf?
We install turf in the mountains, where rain and snow drain very well with no flooding issues. Wind is not a worry since the turf is secured to the ground so well by our installers that is doesn’t effect the turf or move at all! Now remember, this is synthetic turf not real grass. So it will get hotter than regular grass, but cooler than rock or concrete.
- What kind of warranty does it have?
An 8 year limited factory warranty from the manufacturer is included. The warranty is affected when not installed by an approved installer. Our process of installation resists mold, rot, and mildew.
9. What type of filler do you use?
Super Fill Specifications:
Mineral component: 80% min. clinoptilolite
Cation exchange capacity: 160 to 200 meg per 100 grams (as ammonical N)
Water retention: >50% by weight
Surface area: 24.9 square meters per gram
Bulk density: 50-60 lbs per cubic foot
Cations:
Potassium 3.47% Calcium 1.60% Sodium 0.59% Magnesium 0.34%
Certifications/Registrations
Swimming pools and spas – ANSI/NSF Standard 50
Drinking water treatment – ANSI/NSF Standard 60
Drinking water – ANSI/NSF Standard 61
GRAS(Generally Regarded As Safe) under 21 CFR part 182.2729, 40 CFR part 180.1001
Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI listed ber – 3083)
USEPA National Contingency Plan sorbent 40 CFR part 300.915 (g) (1)
Applications
Artificial grass infill; odor control; ion exchange; soil amendment/fertilizer reservoir (ammonia/ammonium absorbent);
environmental and hazardous waste cleanup (radioactive isotope absorption, hydrocarbon/petroleum absorption, heavy metal
absorption, acid/base chemical absorption and ammonia/ammonium absorbent); desiccants; water treatment (waste treatment
and municipal); water (municipal, industrial and swimming pools) and fluid filtration; etc.
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