Sports fans are conscious of the benefits synthetic turf provides on a playing field, but that’s not the only place artificial grass can be used effectively.Artificial turf considered to be a good thing for homeowners interested in drought-tolerant landscaping also offers beautiful curb appeal and relaxing spot for family, guests, and pets. What are the benefits of artificial grass? Let's take a closer look at some of the advantages of synthetic turf and how it may shape your lifestyle. 1.
Now more than ever, people are pivoting to an eco-friendly lifestyle to preserve our environment before we reach a point of no return. But when it comes to your home, there’s a lot more you could do to go green than you probably realize. Did you know that artificial turf is more eco-friendlier than natural grass? If you care about the environment, there are elements to consider when choosing a lawn: 1.
The idea of decorating rooftops with solar panels has been around for a while, but an international team of scientists came up with a new concept of using artificial grass to generate energy. Apparently, synthetic fibers can work as a miniature wind turbine, producing power for the home with every breeze. The turboelectric generator (TENG) uses strips of artificial grass to generate an electric current. One side of a fiber blade can be coated with nanowires while the other with indium tin oxide.
Artificial Grass Industry surfed through the recession unscathed aided by quickly growing demand due to cost reduction and quality advancements in sports venues, cities, commercial and residential property owners and schools. The continued weakness in construction markets and schools budget decrease, rapid adoption of artificial turf has kept the industry growing.
Tor Mclean, the resident of Lafayette, California, solved the California historic drought issue at his own backyard. He tore away his water-thirsty lawn and turned it into a beautiful, eternally green retreat that requires zero maintenance and lowers approximatly 70% of his monthly water bill. Plus, he is getting a rebate from East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) to decrease the cost of transition. "I want it look pretty. I want it look good, " -said Tor Mclean.
While the state of California is experiencing the serious water drought, Beverly Hills residents are facing the reality of cutting down their water usage as much as by 35%, in light of the governor of California, Jerry Brown, mandate. The state promises to fine water wasters as much as $1,000 per day. According to Areavibes, the medium housing values in Beverly Hills is $2,703,500 and is 604 percent higher than in California. The cost of living is twice higher than in the state on average.
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Gophers are frequent late-night guests on the California coast. These pesky rodents can be a gardener's worst enemy. When you are installing an artificial grass, the best way to eliminate a problem is to install a Gopher Wire - 1/2'' control mesh that can save your investment. Learn how to install a gopher wire with Dave Maronic![widgets->print_section_squares]
Why is fake grass still illegal in certain California cities? In Sacramento for instance fake grass is prohibited in front lawns and has been so since 1984 when fake grass hadn't progressed to the point it has now. Back then, it looked tacky, but now it's virtually indistinguishable from real grass. It even has the brown thatching underneath the fibers. But now Sacramento's ban is no longer enforced.