Questions & Answers

• • How durable is artificial grass?
  
  
• • Does artificial grass give an added value to property?
  
  
• • Can slopes be covered with artificial grass?
  
  
• • What happens to animal and bird faeces on artificial grass?
  
  
• • Does artificial grass have to be cleaned?
  
  
• • How much does the installation of artificial grass cost?
  
  
• • Is artificial grass also installed around existing trees?
  
  
• • Can moles damage artificial grass?
  
  
• • Is artificial grass fireproof?
  
  

• • How durable is artificial grass?
  

  * private individuals will probably never have to replace their artificial grass;
  * in case of intensive [commercial] use, there is a chance that after 15 to 20 years, esthetic considerations make customers decide to replace the artificial grass;
  * for professional use in sport, the lifespan can be estimated at 12 to 15 years: and although the fibres will not be completely worn out, they would no longer meet the federations’ strict technical requirements.

  
  
  
• • Does artificial grass give an added value to property?
  

  The natural look of some types and the numerous advantages will undoubtedly appeal to future buyers. When they first come into contact with artificial grass, people tend to be pleasantly surprised by the quality and the user-friendliness of artificial grass.

  
  
  
• • Can slopes be covered with artificial grass?
  Smooth slopes present no problem: changes in temperature will automatically form the artificial grass onto its subsoil. On steeper slopes, it is advisable to fix the top layer with galvanized nails (invisibly).
  
  
• • What happens to animal and bird faeces on artificial grass?
  Small amounts of faeces are biodegradable and disappear through the perforations of the tuft fabric. For large dogs, it is best to remove the faeces as you would on natural grass. Urine is not harmful and the fibres will not change in colour because of it.
  
  
• • Does artificial grass have to be cleaned?
  In case of normal maintenance, artificial grass is weather and wind resistant and it will automatically be cleaned by the rain. If an exceptional pollution has taken place, the grass can be cleaned with a high-pressure cleaner or a normal garden hose.
  
  
• • How much does the installation of artificial grass cost?
  * small private projects can be paid by the hour, people who choose to install it themselves have no additional costs;
  * for larger surfaces, the preparation of the subsoil and the installation of artificial grass depend on local circumstances, as for example the state of the soil and the accessibility of the terrain. KunstgrasWereld will gladly prepare a free quotation.
  
  
• • Is artificial grass also installed around existing trees?
  Just as there will be some holes in the artificial grass before any planting, the shape of existing trees is respected. The rain trickles through the artificial grass to make sure that the natural plants survive.
  
  
• • Can moles damage artificial grass?
  The back of the mat consists of a very firmly woven fabric, so the moles do not have a chance to damage it.
  
  
• • Is artificial grass fireproof?
  

  Hot barbecue coals will result in scorch marks but they will not set artificial grass alight. The fact that it is also used next to runways at airports [to prevent birds from building nests] is proof that artificial grass has been found satisfactory during elaborate testing with flammable liquids.