Does Artificial Turf Get Hot In QLD? - Things To Consider To Reduce The Heat
When thinking about installing turf around your home the question may arise, “should you go for real grass or invest in artificial turf?”
There are true benefits and drawbacks to both solutions. While real grass can be softer, artificial grass is a true water saver that can be more cost-effective and save you money in the long term.
One of the key concerns many buyers have is the worry that artificial turf will heat up too much in the hot summer months. Some consumers worry that their grass may even become too hot to use. Can this happen? Yes and no. It’s true that artificial turf can heat up but the situation might not be exactly as you might think.
Why Does Artificial Turf Get Hot in Summer?
Synthetic turf has come a long way. Today’s products are generally made from a type of plastic called polyethylene. A cushion layer on the back is made from other synthetic materials and infill is most often sand just like you get at the beach.
Synthetic grass now comes in various textures, and generally does not get that hot. Modern artificial turf never gets so hot that you or your pets would be burned by touching it, there is now a weave in the material like a thatch that creates a buffer between the base and the surface. While the materials do collect heat in the summer, as any material does, it doesn’t get as hot as the dashboard of your car in the sun or hot asphalt. In fact many driveways become much hotter than your artificial turf ever will.
How to Cool Down Artificial Turf
If you want or need your synthetic turf to cool down in the summer try these approaches:
Buy Top Quality Grass Products
Generally speaking, premium quality grass performs better on hotter days than its cheaper counterparts, which are primarily plastic. To stay cooler, invest in a higher level of synthetic grass for around your home. At Impressive Turf Solutions we have a wide variety of turf to choose from to help your home look its very best!
Be Picky About Your Infill
While your infill isn’t directly in the sun, the type you have under your grass can determine exactly how hot your turf becomes. This is because infill also holds heat. Silica or durafill sand are better options than crumb rubber infill when it comes to absorbing less heat and letting heat go faster. It is a common misconception that rubber is better. Rubber was designed to distribute heat it is true but that was when the quality of the product was far inferior to what is available now.
Keep Your Trees
By having trees around your turf, you can keep it shady, at least throughout part of the day. Shade can go a long way towards keeping things cool!
Get an Awning
If it suits your space, consider investing in a retractable awning off your deck, house, or porch that can help to shade your turf.
Use Shade Sails
For more remote areas of your lawn, install shade sails. These can be ideal over spaces the kids like to play! It’s also brilliant for over a spa setting or outdoor BBQ area.
Hose it Down
A brief sprinkle of water over your synthetic grass can also cool it down. This won’t use anywhere near the amount of water used to maintain green grass with a real lawn. It can be used sporadically in small amounts. Bonus: the kids will love running around on it in summer getting wet.
Know That it Cools Quickly
Finally, you can rest assured that any warmth in your lawn will soon dissipate as the sun goes behind a cloud or sets at night. Your artificial turf won’t hold the heat for long at all.
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