Sub Base For Artificial Lawn

The best sub base for artificial grass is one that functions like native soil.

Sub base for artificial lawn.

These installations tend to be very quick and easy to complete. Although artificial grass should never be laid directly on top of existing grass or soil without a sub base it is possible to install artificial grass on to existing hard surfaces such as concrete paving and decking. The existing soil in most grass areas expands and contrasts in hot and cold and wet and dry conditions. Artificial grass material was made porous so water can pass through if your artificial grass sub base material is not installed properly it could cause wrinkles and gaps in your turf.

It is what will give your artificial lawn structural stability. If you ignore the sub base you could end up with wrinkles and gaps or soft spots in your grass. The most common gravel materials used are crushed or. The most common types of sub base are a crushed miscellaneous base cmb a class ii road base or a decomposed granite dg.

A solid well compacted sub base is crucial in providing sufficient strength to allow foot traffic and items of furniture to be placed upon the artificial lawn. For the best looking artificial grass use a great sub base. Uneven surfaces can create dips in your lawn and cause accidents. For soil a suitable stable sub base is recommended you should always install your artificial grass on an aggregate and sharp sand base.

Make sure you remove 60 80mm of soil before you lay down the sub base and new artificial turf as this will result in a perfect installation. A sub base is used to replace the expansive native soil with a non expansive surface which will help to ensure an artificial grass installation will continue to look good for the duration of its 15 to 20 year useful life.