When contacting an artificial grass installer, ask detailed questions about their process, the materials they use, how they handle site preparation, and what aftercare they offer. This is also the time to inquire about the project timeline, payment terms, and any guarantees on the final outcome.
PERSONAL INTERACTION AND PROFESSIONALISM
Your interactions with the company can tell you a lot about their professionalism. They should be prompt, courteous, and transparent in their communications. Trust your instincts about their reliability and the comfort level you feel with them.
GET MULTIPLE QUOTES
Obtain quotes from several installers to compare prices and understand what is included. However, remember that the cheapest option is not always the best. Quality of materials and installation should not be compromised for cost.
Ensure the installer has adequate experience and any necessary qualifications. Look for membership in relevant industry organisations or accreditations which signal a commitment to quality and standards. Reputable companies often showcase these on their websites.
EXAMINE PAST WORK AND TESTIMONIALS
Assess the quality of the installer’s previous jobs. Many installers provide case studies or galleries of their past projects on their websites. This can give you a good idea of their capability and style. Client testimonials can also offer insights into their work ethic and customer service.
WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES
A reliable installer should provide a warranty for their workmanship and the materials used. This demonstrates their confidence in their products and installation quality. Make sure to understand what is covered by the warranty and for how long.
Now it’s time to measure. You can begin with measuring the total linear footage of the perimeter – most easily achieved using a measuring wheel. Walking the perimeter line with your measuring wheel will allow you an opportunity to determine where a perimeter product should be installed and how much of it you need. Remember that steeply graded areas or areas without a constructed restraint, such as a retaining wall or sidewalk, will likely require a perimeter board – such as Bend-a-Board.
preparing for artificial grass perimeters This 1.5″x1.5″x12′ Bend-a-Board acts as a perimeter for the artificial turf being installed against a fence.
Next, calculate the actual square footage. To do so, simply multiply the length and width of the install area, but don’t forget to subtract planters, trees, and other areas within the perimeter that would not be replaced with turf, as the goal is to establish the true square footage so that we know the minimum amount of artificial grass required. If needed, here is a handy square footage calculator.
After you’ve established the length of the perimeter and calculated the true square footage, you will have enough information to determine the linear footage of grass required for the project. Though, factors such as the grass’ roll width, the desired grain orientation, as well as the shape and size of the installation area will impact this number. For example, if a job site is odd-shaped and orienting the grass grain in the standard direction increases the material cost, then you may elect to install in a different direction. Alternatively, you could consider a 13-foot-wide product rather than a 15-foot-wide to reduce material waste.
Purchase Green offers a creative solution to a large-scale problem; one that affects local and global communities. We have expertise in drought-tolerant landscaping that not only looks fantastic, but provides a sustainable approach to water usage and conservation, recyclability, and more.
Opting for synthetic turf over maintaining a traditional lawn is guaranteed to conserve water over time. According to the STC, “A typical grass sports field requires between 500,000 to a million gallons of water or more each year.” While this does depend on the geographical area and usual rainfall, maintaining a green space without regular watering is not feasible.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that the average American family of four uses 400 gallons of water per day. In areas, especially desert climates, where rainfall is low, this is simply not sustainable for ensuring water accessibility to all. Choosing a synthetic option for some or all of your green space can help you personally save hundreds of gallons of water per year.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority estimates that every square foot of natural grass replaced saves households between 400 and 750 dollars annually in water usage costs, depending on the size of the yard. Synthetic turfs provided by Purchase Green are low maintenance; they don’t require watering, chemical fertilizers, or pesticides.
Water conservation is of interest to all: individuals, businesses, and policymakers. Protection of water began in 1948 when the Clean Water Act was signed into law. Since then, water as a resource has been looked at in an entirely new way, as an entity with integrity and intrinsic value, driving the need for more drought-tolerant landscaping.
Concerns over periods of drought and water availability have increased in recent years. More individuals, and businesses, depending on their geographical location, may even be subject to water usage restrictions due to drought conditions. As of July 20, 2021, 40.1% of the U.S. is in drought, affecting 48 states.
Homeowners, landscapers, businesses, municipalities, and many others who wish to maintain their backyards, grounds, and sports fields may feel overwhelmed by water usage restrictions. They also may feel responsible for doing their part to limit water usage and wastage.
At Purchase Green, our remnants can be purchased online or in-store. Our online store displays an assortment of remnants at highly discounted rates. If a particular remnant found online does not meet consumers’ needs, we encourage them to visit a local Purchase Green store. Our stores have a more extensive selection of remnants and one of our team members will gladly help customers find the perfect remnant for their projects.
Because remnants vary in size and shape, the applications for these products are endless. In the past, customers have displayed their creativity by using remnants as table runners, mudroom mats, wall art, outdoor chess boards, shoe trays, rugs, coasters, doormats, and pet mats. Larger remnants are perfect for event centerpieces, mini soccer fields, gym areas, roof/deck applications, and mini-putting areas. Find out more about some spectacular DIY (Do It Yourself) remnant projects here or watch our remnant video below!
Cut two pieces of timber for the width and six pieces of timber for the length. You will need the four extra lengths to create inner joists. Position them in place before fixing together, to ensure that everything is the right size.
Step 3 – Assemble the base
Fix the outer frame together using an electric drill and screws. Next, place your inner joists within the frame and ensure they are equally spaced using a tape measure. Once you are happy, screw these lengths into the frame.
Building the shed
Step 1 – Lay down the floor
Lay down the floor of your shed on top of your platform. Check it is level using your spirit level. Once you’re happy, secure it in place.
Step 2 – Put up the walls
Erect your walls and secure them into place. You may need help from a family member in order to do this safely.
Step 3 – Attach the roof support bar
Measure the centre of your front and back panels to ensure that the roof support bar will be central. Fix this into position.
Step 4 – Adding the roof panels
You can now fix your roof panels to make the shed watertight. Once they are secure, you can add roofing felt, using felt tacks to keep it in place.
Step 5 – Attach trims and fascia boards
Finally, you can attach any trims which came with your shed, and fix the fascia boards on the front, covering the felt. You should pre-drill the holes to prevent them from splitting.
On long summer evenings, we all love to spend time in the garden with friends and family and have a barbecue. By creating your own outdoor bar, you can entertain your guests all night long. This is a great idea for your back garden, as well as for restaurants and pubs.
You can build your own structure using timber, or for an easy alternative, you can use a wooden shed as the main structure. Follow our helpful instructions to build your own outdoor bar or for general garden bar ideas to make the most of your summer evenings.
Before You Start
Before you start building, you need to prepare the area in which you’ll be building your bar. Remove any garden furniture or debris, sweep up any leaves, and ensure that the ground is level. If this preparation requires moving or lifting heavy items, ensure that you ask a family member for help.
You will need a fair amount of equipment to ensure that your outdoor bar is safely put together. We have included the equipment to build a platform for your bar to sit on, as well as the recommended shed style for your bar.
Following the preparation stage, you should now look to apply a non-oil-based moss killer onto the artificial grass/lawn. However, for the best results, we recommend doing so when the moss is actively growing and only when weather conditions are dry and no moisture is present/anticipated for several hours.
It is also vitally important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions as not all moss killers are the same. Following this, you should look to thoroughly rinse off the moss killer (if the manufacturer states). Once the moss has dried out and died, you will need to sweep/rake it to one side to make collecting and binning it easier.
And that’s it – for now at least! We do recommend that you reapply the moss killer once every few weeks if you continue to see moss growth.
If you need any further advice on artificial grass maintenance, get in touch with our friendly team.
