Artificial Grass Installation Presents a Pay Now or Pay Later Decision—So Get Pros to Do It

1. June 27, 2017 Artificial Grass Installation Presents a Pay Now or Pay Later Decision—So Get Pros to Do It Finding ways to reduce expenses as a homeowner is just the norm. It is the very reason why many prefer artificial grass over natural turf in the first place. The cost-saving benefits of using synthetic turf are undeniable. It reduces the country’s overall water consumption and is proven as an environmentally friendly choice since it does not need fertilizers nor pesticides to thrive. Still, these are considered long-term benefits, not good enough for the determined do-it- yourselfer who wants to double up on savings. If you are a person who has an affinity for DIY, Page | 1

2. you better reconsider on this home improvement issue. Your big and little mistakes will end up costing you once the grass covers the ground. The Perils of DIY Installation Unless you possess professional experience in applying artificial grass, don't put the world on your back by trying to install the artificial surface yourself. Firstly, installing synthetic turf consists of more than just rolling it out like a long carpet and cutting it to fit. There are a variety of different synthetic grass types, brands, and systems that require professional experience to correctly install. Furthermore, flawless installation requires the correct tools, as well as the skills to use those tools. In other words, it takes a lot of practice and knowledge. Moreover, these tools can be dangerous in the wrong hands. What makes DIY so vulnerable to miscalculation and a yard that looks worse than when you started? A novice tends to overlook how much surface preparation goes into the procedure long before the actual installation. Short-shrifting adequate ground preparation can ultimately lead to wrinkles and bumps. Though you may see these as minor issues, there’s nothing that screams "fake!" more than a patch of grass that does something real grass does not. You then must worry about tripping issues. In the end, you risk the need to redo your entire installation just to rid the aberration in your new yard. Furthermore, DIY amateurs tend to choose the wrong infill material for their new surface. When this happens, pooled rainwater finds nowhere to drain itself. Think of a flooded lawn, long after a rain, when you botch the infill decision. Other Benefits Hiring a professional installer proves more budget savvy. The bigger your yard, the wiser you are for ceding the job to the pros whose calculations and methods are exact because they are based on years of experience. The installation will go faster under the helm of the experts and any mistakes can be caught in time to nullify potential redos. Page | 2

3. Moreover, almost all yards consist of obstacles that go uncalculated until you start installing a new surface. Tree stumps, unwieldy boulders, undergrowth, bogs—they all await your frustration. It is even more challenging if the ground is too dry or predominated by clay or rock. Unless you are into tedious, painstaking, manual labor that likely ends up in vain, it is best to leave artificial turf installation to the professionals. AboutPhoenix Artificial Grass Pros: With several years of experience under our belt, we help residential and commercial building owners from Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona realize their dream of obtaining smooth, luscious- looking yards by lending our services on artificial turf installation. Our team of professional installers can get your lawns looking picture-perfect in no time. Sources: Frequently Asked Questions, SyntheticTurfCouncil.org Why Fake Grass is Gaining Popularity, HouseLogic.com Page | 3