Artificial grass turf has an edge over natural grass because it can be installed virtually anywhere. Public schools and universities are finding innovative ways to maximize space on their campuses. The amount children who attend these schools is gradually increasing, and the need for classrooms, buildings and parking lots increases.
For athletic fields and playgrounds, natural grass can be installed as well as synthetic grass, but only if there is space to do so. In urban areas such as New York City, schools don’t have the space to expand laterally, because all of the surrounding property is already developed. Building up isn’t an option either, because construction would severely cut down the amount of space that can be used, and a complete remodeling is incredibly expensive.
Schools have the option to install fake grass on their rooftops in order to maximize their space. Artificial turf prices are low, and the field is relatively low maintenance when compared with natural grass. No watering or re-sodding is necessary with an artificial grass installation. It can be argued that fake grass is even safer than natural grass to be used on playgrounds. The rubber infill of fake grass absorbs the impact when children fall, and the fibers are just as soft as natural grass.
St. George’s School in London is a good example of rooftop artificial turf installation, as well as Aston University in Birmingham. Artificial Turf Supply offers a variety of different textures and colors of grass to match the natural grass in your area. Call a responsive representative for more information and a quote today.
