January 26th, 2016

Shopping around for artificial turf is definitely in the best interests of the individual homeowner. There are lots of reasons why people would choose this option over the real thing. For one thing, the real thing really isn’t the best solution. Grass is extremely expensive and very hard on the environment.

People spend too much time and money as well as fertilizers and pesticides to have the best lawn. Obviously, there are serious repercussions that come with that. Nowadays, as more and more municipalities are setting by laws that make it illegal to use pesticides, homeowners are feeling it even more because they are on the losing end in the war with weeds and pests.

So, there are other solutions that are better for everyone involved, and they come in the form of synthetic lawns. Unfortunately, there is no price etched in stone. There are different things that will affect the overall cost, and the first one is quality.

Certainly, the industry has come a long way. It has become much more sophisticated with innovations in technology. That results in more natural looking lawns. Again, the overall look will have an impact on costs. Aside from the actual synthetic grass that is being purchased, many other things need to be considered in the installation as this is a system.

In fact, there are many things that will complete the installation. These include soil stabilizer fabrics, infill, seaming glues or tapes, trimming materials and much more. That’s why everything has to be calculated properly to ensure the overall cost.

To reduce costs, anyone can do the job themselves. Of course, one would have to follow the guidelines and instructions very carefully and thoroughly. Avoiding mistakes will result in a more beautiful application that will last longer. Of course, turning to professionals to complete the job is also a good way to go but will increase costs.

There are other things that can affect the price of synthetic lawns. For example, the warranty, the fiber quality, the styling, the amount of UV protection and others. Usually, when lower prices are offered, one or more of these factors may have been compromised. Obviously, that would lead to the lifespan of the product and its look. It’s obvious that for the better product, there will be higher costs involved. Having said that, one needs to look at this installation as an investment. It’s meant to last for about a decade. Of course, the longevity depends a lot on how it has been used. A lot also depends on the actual installation. If it’s done right, it will last longer.

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