How to choose artificial grass？

More and more families have started to choose artificial grass, but there are so many varieties of artificial grass that you don't know where to start. In this case, let me explain the problem as a starting point.

When it comes to artificial grass, we must first talk about several common parameters:

Faceweight: refers to the weight of grass fibers per square yard, excluding the weight of the backing material. Simply put, the higher the faceweight, the greater the density of the grass fibers, and the higher the relative price. Many advertisements use total weight (with backing weight) to mislead buyers.

Backing refers to the backing material: There are three most common materials on the market:

First: PP (polyethylene mixed with polypropylene). This is the earliest backing material. The backing can be used for 6-8 years if well cared for. Advantages: Lightweight. The disadvantage is that it does not have enough grip, so basically all PP-based grass on the market has a grass height of no more than 1.38” and a faceweight of no more than 50oz. With drainage holes.

The second type: PU (POLYURETHANE) . Currently the most common backing on the market. Softer than PP, so it can be bent into any shape to meet the requirements of the customer's yard. Higher durability. Usually 12-15 years without any problems. Heavier. With drainage holes.

The third type: white mesh. Actually it is a high-strength textile fabric. Its main advantage is that it is different from the first two types of backboards that are limited to drainage holes. It can drain water with the entire backboard. Suitable for places with a lot of rain. In addition, textile fabrics are more degradable than plastics. Therefore, they are supported by environmentalists. The price is relatively high.

Pile height: grass fiber height
The higher the grass height, the better
Actually not. It depends entirely on personal needs. If it is just for landscape grass, a higher height does look higher and has better temperament. However, if there is a lot of traffic on the lawn, it is recommended that the grass height be lower so that it is easier to take care of and maintain the long-term standing of the grass.

Only professionals can install it

Actually, it is not. The process is not simple, but it is definitely not out of reach. There are all kinds of step-by-step videos on youtube, and each video is suitable for novices. Due to the current high inflation, the labor cost is unattainable, which makes many people who want to install artificial grass hesitate after hearing the quotation. If you can really do it yourself, it can be said that you can save a lot of money. Of course, everyone's hands-on ability is different, and the results cannot be generalized.