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WHAT SORT OF BASE DO I REQUIRE?
All artificial grasses may be laid on a variety of bases, but it is important to understand that problems such as poor drainage, etc cannot be overcome simply by covering them us with synthetic grass.
Hard Bound Surfaces
For example, macadam, asphalt, concrete etc.
All artificial grasses may be laid directly onto any suitable hard sub surface. If a new sub-surface is being constructed to take artificial grass, a slight fall (1:200 is ideal) should be incorporated to assist drainage. Porous (open textured) macadam is particularly suitable as a sub base for all types of Verde artificial grass. Paving slabs are not satisfactory, since after a period of time the pattern of the slabs will show on the surface of the grass. The slabs should be removed or covered with a thick layer of course sand.
Unbound Surfaces
Well compacted unbound aggregate (stone) bases are ideal for artificial grasses and if an artificial lawn were to be built from scratch, this type of base would be our recommendation. Any unbound surface, which drains and is stable and reasonably level however, is perfectly satisfactory. If the surface is too rough it may be screeded with coarse sharp sand, prior to laying the grass.
Natural Surfaces
Whilst artificial grass may be laid directly onto an existing lawn, provided the drainage is satisfactory, this is not always very satisfactory in the long term. The natural grass will die off and the roots will decay, causing unevenness in the surface. Removal of the grass and compaction of the resulting soil base will overcome this problem, particularly if the soil is covered with a layer of compacted grit sand. Builders’ sand is not suitable.
HOW DO I HOLD IT IN POSITION?
Verdegrass
If installed on a hard surface indoors or out, Verdegrass may be loose laid or spot stuck. On an unbound surface, small areas may be fixed around the edges with galvanised nails.
Verdeturf
Dry, course sand (block paving sand is excellent) brushed into the pile of the Verdeturf is sufficient to hold the grass in place (approx 20kg per square metre).
SuperVerdeturf
As with Verdeturf, sand is used to hold the grass down. Due to the closer fine tufting, SuperVerdeturf only requires approximately 8kg of sand per square metre. The sand should be evenly distributed to ensure no excess appears on the surface. If alternative fixing is used, SuperVerdeturf may be installed with no sand fill.
SuperVerdegrass
As with Verdegrass, the super quality may be loose laid or spot stuck. On an unbound surface it need only be secured at the edges.
Verdeluxe
With its high density, Verdeluxe can be loose laid onto a firm base of compacted, free draining soil or crushed stone and sand. It should then be fixed to a timber frame round the perimeter. If you choose to sand dress your Verdeluxe, apply 8-10 kg sand uniformly per square metre. Choose kiln dried sand, silica sand, silver sand or block paving sand as these are all free draining.
Verdegrass Tile
With its bitumen coated weatherproof backing, Verdegrass tiles may be laid directly onto a compacted, free draining surface. The weight of the bitumen backing requires no additional sand fill to hold the tile in place. Alternatively, the tiles may be spot stuck with adhesive.
HOW DO I FORM THE EDGES?
1. By butting against an existing wall or upstanding kerb.
2. By fixing to a submerged edge board – tanalised timber 100mm x 25mm located by wooden pegs 50mm x 50mm x 300mm is ideal
3. By placing the edge under the edge of paving slabs or fencing
4. By burying the grass edge under adjacent natural turf.
WHAT MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED?
All Verdegrass products require little maintenance. The rules are simple – remove debris, particularly leaves or pet droppings, as these will compost into the surface enabling moss to grow. Debris may be removed by sweeping and, in dry conditions may be vacuumed with a domestic appliance or leaf buster. Do not vacuum sand-filled Verdeturf products – the machine will fill with sand!
If moss does form in the pile, it should be treated with a proprietary moss killer and swept thoroughly to remove dead material. A bass broom or similar stiff brush is best for maintaining a fresh appearance. Odd weeds which may seed themselves in the surface may be removed by hand or spot-sprayed with a general weed-killer.
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