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Advantages of laying artificial turf ・ Disadvantages

What is the meaning of laying artificial grass ？

The main reason for laying artificial grass is the greenery that makes your garden or veranda look vibrant. Especially for city dwellers, there is not a lot of greenery, so it is nice to have a beautiful lawn at home. Also, for families with children, playing on gravel is dangerous and prone to injury. With artificial turf, it is possible to let them play safely because they are less likely to get hurt.

Difference Between Natural and Artificial Turf

What is natural grass? It is a lawn made from living plants calledturfgrass. One type of turfgrass is commonly used, but severaltypes of turfgrass may be mixed together. There are two types ofnatural turfgrass: Japanese turfgrass and Western turfgrass. Thegrass most commonly used in Japanese gardens is Japanese turfgrass,which is resistant to hot and humid environments. On the otherhand, Western turf is often used in areas that are more tolerant ofcold weather. The cost of natural grass is on average one-tenththat of artificial grass, so if you want to lay a lawn at any cost,natural grass is the way to go. However, be aware that naturalgrass requires maintenance after installation, such as mowing andweeding.

Polyethylene, made to look like grass ・ Polyurethane and othersynthetic resins are called artificial turf. It consists of twotypes of substrate and pile, and the length of pile varies fromshort to long. There are a variety of types of piles to suitdifferent applications, ranging from those with only one type ofpile to those with 3 4 different colors mixed together to reproducea realistic look. Artificial turf can be installed on concrete, soit can be enjoyed even on apartment balconies, which is a uniquefeature of artificial turf. It is more expensive than naturalgrass, but it has its advantages, so let's take a closer look at ittogether.

Advantages of Laying Artificial Turf

Artificial turf does not require extensive maintenance. Artificial turf can cost as little as about 500 ～ 6,000 yen per square meter to as much as 6,000 yen per square meter, and the initial cost is generally higher than that of natural grass. However, once laid, it can remain beautiful for about 10 years with simple maintenance. Since natural grass requires frequent maintenance such as weeding and watering, artificial grass is recommended for those who cannot or are not good at such maintenance.

Artificial grass is made of materials such as polyethylene and urethane. These materials are highly durable. These materials are durable and drain well. While with natural grass, you have to consider the location of sunlight and moisture, with artificial grass you do not have to. Therefore, it can remain beautiful for a long period of time, even outdoors.

Artificial grass has uniform length pile （ grass ） keeps the yard very lush. There is also a wide variety of types of turf available, so you can lay the right combination of turf for your home and yard. With realistic artificial turf that combines dead grass and lush grass, you can keep your lawn looking natural and beautiful all year round.

Disadvantages of Laying Artificial Turf

The initial cost of artificial turf tends to be higher when realism is required. It will also cost more if you hire a contractor to design your yard and other services. Compared to natural grass, it does not require as much maintenance after installation, but the disadvantage is that the initial cost is higher.

Enjoy lush lawn all year round The flip side of this is that it keeps the lawn looking like summer even in winter, which can be uncomfortable. While it is nice that it does not look dreary, it can also feel unnatural to have a landscape where only the grass is lush while the leaves on other trees are falling. Note that when laying artificial grass, it is necessary to consider the greening of the garden throughout the year.

Artificial grass made of resin is a fire hazard. Resin-based artificial turf can melt or burn in a fire, and should not be used for barbecuing in the yard. There are artificial turf with a fire retardant function, so it is best to choose the one that best suits your needs.

We offer customized construction

At MORAVIA, we make proposals that are tailored to our customers and carefully consider what will best achieve what they are looking for, starting with the selection of materials. If you have any questions about what kind of garden you want or what kind of artificial grass you have, please feel free to contact us ！