Artificial turf remnants are yet another must-have, environmentally friendly synthetic material. The uses for it are only as limited as your creativity and imagination.
Common Uses
Examples of how artificial turf remnants are commonly used around the home and in yards and gardens would include:
* As a “mask” for patches of ground on your lawn that refuse to grow grass (fuller cuts are used for whole lawns)
* Decking or concrete patio cover for providing traction and comfortable space to walk barefoot/play on
* In commercial establishments where slippery entrances and exits are a major concern-they provide traction as well as a big protection from liability
* Additional applications of artificial (or synthetic sometimes) can include lining the slippery edges of pools and surroundings, small patches or islands of grass that does not grow or requires too much maintenance, and playpens.
Advantages / Where and How To Buy
Besides previously benefits mentioned, artificial or synthetic turf remnants eliminate the need to water and mow small patches of grass. It is a completely safe material for padding children’s areas, and the cleaning/durability aspects are more than just ideal. In addition, it’s a completely environmentally-responsible material because there is no need for toxic fertilizers and extra usage of water.
Both physical retailers and online retailers sell these patches of turf more in bulk and occasionally in smaller orders (especially when it’s a local pickup). Also, these nifty artificial turf remnants can be found at some carpet wholesale businesses and even community sports complexes that have remodeled or are in the process of remodeling.
As a rule of thumb, about $6.75 is the ballpark price you should pay per square foot of the material. If it’s any more than that, the chances that you are being ripped off, even gauged, are very likely. I could also say “shop around” and compare prices, but the truth is that artificial turf remnants are not quite as easy to locate as the local Wal-Mart may be. Your chances of finding cheap, quality (yes, I know those terms usually do not pair, but bear with me) turf remnants are far better online.
