ARTIFICIAL GRASS
Pile Height Weight Colour and Thatch
When choosing artificial grass,
the pile length depends on your
application. Longer pile lengths
typically (but not always) provide
a denser, softer and more luxurious
finish. If you want a lush looking,
premium finish you should also
review the weight per m2 ratings. Usually expressed as a weight per
square meter, this is the weight of
the grass with the backing (total
weight) or without (pile weight) per
m2. This measurement, coupled with
the total/pile height, can be used
to compare density of products.
Heavier, denser products generally
provide a softer and more luxurious
finish, however, in some applications
a lighter weight product can have
advantages. Budget would be the
main reason for choosing a lighter
weight grass, however, it can be a
more practical choice for poolside
installations as it will hold less
water. Products come in Olive or Meadow
Green. Olive is the slightly darker
of the two colours that can blend
better with natural turf, as well as
other vegetation. Olive is popular
for garden and landscaping installs,
but it’s entirely down to personal
preference. Meadow green is ideal
for brightening up a space all
year round. It’s the most popular
for gardens with limited natural
vegetation, or for patio and balcony
installations. It’s about deciding
whether you want to imitate a
natural looking garden (with its
slight imperfections) or lush green
‘perfect’ turf – the choice is yours.
While longer pile will usually give
a more premium finish it is more
susceptible to flattening with wear
and it holds more water (so not ideal
for around a pool). In general longer
pile products popular for garden
and landscaping applications.
Short pile grass is suitable for most
applications. Budget it the most
common reason to choose a short
pile product, however, shorter pile
can be the preferred choice for high
traffic areas, as well as balconies and
around water features.
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