Why Using Artificial Grass on Your Roof Terrace is a Smart Idea

1. May 29, 2017 Why Using Artificial Grass on Your Roof Terrace is a Smart Idea Many people who live in urban areas will only have a limited outdoor space, such as a roof terrace or balcony. If this is the case, you need not miss out on feeling close to nature and getting fresh air whenever you need it. Rather than mess around with installing natural grass on your terrace, consider how artificial grass could fit into the space instead. Page | 1

2. Roof Terraces Aren’t Always Strong If you plan to have natural grass installed on your roof terrace, consider how the weight could affect the structure of your home. Grass requires heavy soil to be placed wherever it’s going to grow, and many terraces and balconies won’t support this kind of weight. Artificial grass, on the other hand, is much lighter, and even when installed with shock absorbent padding the combined weight will be much lower. No matter what weight your surface can hold, artificial turf won’t affect this feature. Nature Without the Fuss Maintaining a rooftop garden can be difficult work, as real grass will require a lot of maintenance. You’re unlikely able to bring up a mower to use on a lawn, and significant amounts of direct sunlight will make your grass grow very quickly. Artificial grass will never grow, so the length you choose is the length you’ll always be able to enjoy. If real plants are important to you, you can still have potted plants, flowers, and even small runners to grow vegetables in. These can be maintained with a small pair of shears and a watering can that can stay up on the terrace or balcony itself. Pets Can Use It, Too If you have a furry friend but no garden, it can be a chore to take them downstairs to relieve themselves several times a day. Artificial grass can easily be cleaned with water when needed, so you can let your dog out for some air and to do their business whenever they need to. If you have particularly boisterous pet that likes to dig up the backyard, having real grass is not a good idea. But they won’t be able to destroy artificial turf, so you can let them play out on the terrace freely without concern for the integrity of your lawn. Page | 2

3. Add to Your Business Appeal Many businesses also have terraces that they wish they could take advantage of. By installing artificial turf, you can turn a small, otherwise unusable area into a quiet garden space. Cafes and restaurants will appreciate the room for extra customers, and stores selling miscellaneous items can lay out displays in the sun if they wish. If you’d like to find out more about having artificial grass installed on your balcony or roof terrace, contact a reliable artificial grass installation company for information and advice. About SMARTURF: If you’re looking for an artificial grass supplier who has years of experience in the landscaping industry, contact us at SMARTURF today! We’ve been installing turf and completing other garden services for satisfied customers for over 30 years, and we know we can turn your residential or commercial property into an oasis. Sources: So, You Want a Roof Terrace, Telegraph.co.uk Artificial Grass, HintsAndThings.co.uk Page | 3