1. What is artificial grass?
Artificial grass is a material made by weaving synthetic fibers on a firm polypropylene or latex base to give a real look like natural grass.
Artificial grass is used as a replacement for natural grass in the interior and exterior area, as they are having added advantages over real grass.
2. Where we can use artificial grass?
Artificial grass can be used in all types of buildings like residential, commercial, industrial, and public utility buildings as a replacement for natural grass to decorate the exterior and a certain part of the building's interior.
Interior :
They are used to cover the balcony, terrace, gym center, indoor stadium, walls, over-tile skirting, patio, etc.
Exterior :
Artificial grass is used in lawns, landscaping the garden, outdoor stadiums, as a carpet in the swimming pool periphery, exterior walls, backyard, etc.
Where we cannot use them:
1. As they are not fireproof, you cannot use them where there is a chance of catching fire.
2. In public places where the waste generated by people & animals may spread over the artificial grass.
3. What are the advantages & disadvantages of artificial grass?
Advantages:
1. No need to water them, that saves your time & water.
2. No need to mow & maintain the grass.
3. The grass will be evergreen for 365 days a year.
4. As it does not need sunlight, any part of the interior or exterior can be decorated.
5. Artificial grass does not wilt, by your regular walking or any other activities.
6. They can be washed regularly to clean them.
Disadvantages:
1. They are not fireproof & are flammable.
2. Need a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust particles.
3. In the summer season, the artificial grass i.e. exposed to direct sunlight comparatively becomes hotter than the natural grass.
4. What is the price of artificial grass in India?
The price of the artificial grass depends upon
1. The thickness of the grass carpet.
2. The density of grass stitches/ sqm.
3. The length & breadth of the grass carpet.
4. Quality of raw material used.
5. Manufacturer & brand name.
6. Whether used for the interior or exterior.
Considering the above factors, the price of artificial grass ranges from INR 30/- to INR 150/- per sqft.
5. What do we have to look for while purchasing artificial grass?
1. The density of grass weaves per sqm.: The more the density, the more natural it looks having a higher life span.
2. Thickness of the grass carpet: Higher the thickness, the more durability.
3. Back surface openings: The grass carpet should contain equidistance openings for the drainage of water to avoid flooding & clogging of water.
4. UV coated: The artificial grass will not fade in its color in direct sunlight if it is treated with ultraviolet protective coatings.
5. Size of the carpet: The grass carpets are available in various sizes, which makes you choose the right one to avoid wastage.
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