Artificial turf decorates many Colorado Springs lawns, but you’d never know. It looks and feels like real grass, but that’s where the similarities stop. Artificial grass helps bring out the lush, year-round exterior appeal of your property while minimizing the amount of time spent tending to weed control, cutting grass, irrigating the lawn and otherwise maintaining its good health and appearance.
Like other products, artificial grass is subject to many potential damages that decreases its functionality and longevity. Weather elements threaten artificial grass. Wind, rain, snow and hail all contribute to wear and tear and other damages. Additional types of artificial turf damage can also occur and destroy the turf and potentially harm your loved ones and/or your home.
The following tips help avoid damaging the turf so it’s a part of your life for as long as possible. When properly cared for, artificial turf offers an average 20-year-lifetime. How can you get the most from your artificial grass as a resident of Colorado?
Spills
It’s true that artificial turf cleans easily in the event a drink is spilled or if other accidents occur. However, some spills are potentially dangerous to the turf, including chemical products like paint. Place a tarp over the fake grass if you plan to paint nearby or need to use other chemicals in the area.
Don’t Smoke
Avoid smoking cigarettes while standing on or near the artificial grass. Burns create holes and burn spots in the turf and catching fire is a big risk that can cause significant damages to the home and injuries to loved ones. Avoid the dangers by smoking elsewhere on your property, never on or near the artificial grass.
Other Fire Dangers
Apart from smoking, many other causes of fires can ignite artificial grass. Avoid open flames on or near artificial turf, including grilling/cookouts. Artificial turf is constructed from artificial polymers that easily catch fire. Preventing this damage is easy -don’t operate open flames near your turf!
Cuts/Holes
Any sharp object can poke a hole in or cut the artificial turf. Knives, scissors, garden tools and other sharp objects can cause significant damages that require expensive repairs. Keep all sharp objects off of the turf and cuts and holes damages aren’t a concern.
If you have artificial grass, protecting it from damage and danger is important. Use the information above to help keep the artificial grass safe and beautiful and a viable part of your property for many years ahead. If your artificial turf is damaged, Top Notch Turf offers efficient, affordable repair service.
