Artificial turf provides a multitude of benefits all whilst giving the aesthetic of natural lawn. Artificial turf is made from material that is designed to look and feel like natural grass but is made from synthetic material. There are plenty of ways to implement artificial lawn within your yard including a putting green, tennis court or even that petitie patch of grass by the side of your home. 

To choose the optimum synthetic turf for your property, you need to understand the key elements it entails. As you start researching the array of artificial turf products available, you will notice specifications that you may not have come across before. 

Some of these include face weight, back weight and pile height. Understanding these key features will help you to select your synthetic grass wisely. Here are some of the main artificial grass specifications and what they mean.

Back Weight

Back weight is the combined weight of the primary and secondary coating per square meter of the turf. The backing holds everything together so it is incredibly important that it is durable. The higher the back weight the more durable the backing will be. Turf that has high foot traffic including sporting turf fields should have a high back weight. 

It is important to have back weight that is a substantial weight if your fake grass will be used on a regular basis. If the lawn is mainly for decorative purposes then you may be able to consider turf that has a lower back weight. 

Front Weight

This refers to the weight of the yarn used per square meter of turf. The higher the face weight the longer and more substantial the turf’s grass will be. 

A higher face weight creates a lusher aesthetic and appearance. It also makes for a softer grass feel under foot. Face weight closely aligns with the overall quality of artificial turf. 

Pile Height

The pile height is a major factor in creating a lush and beautiful landscape with your artificial lawn. The perfect pile height will create the look of a nicely grown yard of grass, similar to that of real grass. Pile height also impacts what the grass can be used for. For example if the artificial grass is used for sporting events, the pile height should provide a cushioning effect against impact. 

Pets on the other hand do not need as long a pile height to be able to run around happily. When figuring out what pile height is best suited for your circumstances, it is important to consider matting. Therefore you may want to opt for a slightly longer pile height to compensate for matting. 

There are different specifications when it comes to artificial turf and understanding them is an important part of the installation process. These specifications include back weight, front weight and pile height. These are words that you have likely come across at some point in your artificial turf research. Having a good understanding of the key terms will help you discover the optimum types of artificial turf for your lawn.

The team at Coastal Synthetic Turf can assist if you have any further questions about other key elements of artificial grass. With a broad range of experience in the artificial turf and landscaping industry, they can make your vision become a reality.