Frequently
Asked Questions
What is the main advantage of SmartGrass over
natural turf? No watering. No mowing. Due to water
restrictions across most of Australia, brown or dead
lawns are commonplace. With SmartGrass, though, you can
have a lush, green lawn all year and be the envy of
everyone around you. How is SmartGrass different
from other synthetic turf? Our turf fibres have
been manufactured to resemble real grass. The turf
fibres have been curled and spring-set to help prevent
“matting” over time. We also have a secondary fibre to
bind the infill onto the base of the grass to prevent
wash-out in the event of heavy rain. The combination of
these fibres, our stitch rate and stitch gauge gives us
the heaviest, densest face weight of fibre on the market
(2.9kg per square metre). The fibre component consists
of UV protected “polyethylene,” which is the softest
fibre component in the industry. There has been
extensive research and development to get these advanced
fibres to the point they are today. Where can
SmartGrass be installed? Anywhere natural grass
can grow and most places where natural grass won’t grow.
All you need is a compacted base that will allow the
rainwater to seep into the ground through the backing of
the grass. With ‘Water Harvesting’ in mind, you can
shape the compacted base in such a way that any excess
water will drain off the lawn onto your garden beds or
into an underground rainwater tank. What
preparation is required to install SmartGrass? The
area will be cleared to a depth of approximately
80-100mm, filled with fine crushed rock and then
compacted down to a flat surface. Can SmartGrass
arrange installation? SmartGrass have qualified
installers who can come out and provide an OBLIGATION
FREE quote on the installation of SmartGrass. How
is SmartGrass secured? The weight of the sand and
the rubber crumb act as an anchor to secure the grass
down (approximately 15kgs per square metre). Adhesive
tape is used to join the seams and 200mm nails pin the
edges where the grass meets any concrete edges. How
long will SmartGrass last? SmartGrass turf carries
a 7 year limited warranty against excessive fading, wear
and sun damage. However, expect in excess of 20 years in
a domestic situation. Does SmartGrass require any
maintenance? Minimal maintenance is required.
Depending on your application, just use a plastic rake
or leaf blower to keep leaves and debris off the grass.
Every 3-6 months, depending on traffic, the grass should
be groomed professionally by one of our installers to
extend the life of your grass. How does SmartGrass
handle walking and wear & tear? SmartGrass has
been designed and tested to withstand more than the
usual wear & tear of everyday living. What about
pets and SmartGrass? SmartGrass is an excellent
solution to stop dogs from digging holes and will not be
discoloured by their urine. Does SmartGrass get
mouldy? Natural turf supports the growth of mould
more than SmartGrass. Due to the porous backing, water
seeps through and soaks into the ground quicker.
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