Why You Should Hire a Professional to Install Your Artificial Turf

1. July 7, 2017 Why You Should Hire a Professional to Install Your Artificial Turf A lot of homeowners deciding to make the switch from natural lawns to artificial turf sometimes think that it’s going to be easy to install it themselves. After all, it’s definitely a much easier material to handle than soil and natural grass. Page | 1

2. While there are some things you can safely DIY, it’s simply not advisable for artificial turf installation. The integrity and durability of the material will depend on how well it is installed and maintained. If it has been haphazardly installed, it’s likely to wear and tear faster, which would be such a waste considering how artificial turf are known to last for as long as 10 years. If you let a professional install your artificial turf, you won’t have to worry so much about compromising its quality and, in fact, can enjoy some benefits as well. Proper Excavation Installing artificial turf is not just about laying material over the soil like a carpet or a rug. It actually requires some excavation of as much as three inches deep so that it can be properly laid over it. Dealing with soil which are rocky, or clayish, or full of roots from nearby trees can be difficult. All in all, it can make for a rather overwhelming task especially if you’re covering a particularly large area. Other potential issues you can encounter when excavating to prepare the soil for the installation are the pipelines or irrigation lines running under the ground, or large rocks and boulders you’ll have to pull out. This is something professional artificial turf installers do routinely. Quality Seaming If you’re getting artificial turf for a big yard, installing it can be quite the challenge especially with the need to sew the seams properly. The edges of each roll would have to be properly aligned and put together accurately, otherwise, the turf will look uneven. Gaps and spaces in between the rolls can also become sources of damage if water seeps in through them, for example. This is not something an amateur will be able to do. Page | 2

3. Save Time DIY projects usually take up a significant amount of time. If you cannot afford to spend a weekend or two crouched on your back under the heat of the sun, then you should simply hire a professional to install artificial turf for you. You’ll also be saving a lot of effort, because you’re likely going to do a lot of trial and error doing this project especially if it’s your first time to attempt an artificial turf installation. Professionals, such as those from Portland Artificial Grass, can get the job done a lot faster than if you were to take it on, which means that you can enjoy your artificial turf sooner. About Portland Artificial Grass: Portland Artificial Grass offers artificial turf installation services for the greater Portland, OR area. We are proud of our many years of experience under our belt, duly complemented by proper techniques training and knowledge enhancement on the latest trends and technologies in the artificial turf industry. We strive to give the best quality service always. Sources: Why Fake Grass is Gaining Popularity. HouseLogic.com The Pros and Cons of Artificial Grass. RecycleNation.com Page | 3