Artificial turf is a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass.
How Much Does Artificial Grass Cost In South Africa
Artificial grass comes with a big upfront cost — R70 to R310 per square meter, installed. Once it’s down, it’s free for the next 8 to 15 years. Professionally laid natural grass, on the other hand, costs only R40 to R60 per square meter.
What are the disadvantages of artificial grass?
Odor build-up. Like natural grass, if you don’t clean up messes on artificial turf, they will fester. Certain types of infill are prone to holding odors, too.
Toxic run-off concerns. People used to be concerned that water run-off from crumb rubber infill might be harmful to families, pets, or the environment.
How long does fake grass last?
Artificial turf will give you up to 20 years of maintenance-free life depending on the volume of traffic in the area. Fake grass won’t fade or flatten. It is UV stabilized and will retain its colour and integrity season after season.
Is it easy to install artificial grass?
Installing artificial turf is not an elaborate process, but it is very labor-intensive, so if you choose to do so, get ready to roll up your sleeves and put in some elbow grease!