The Top Installers for Artificial Grass

How Do You Maintain a Lush Lawn in With No Effort At All?

Is it getting hot in here or is it just us? At Caliber West Renovations, we see a lot of emerging trends in home and professional building design, renovation, and landscaping. Hot topics for summer 2015 include xeriscaping, the west coast heat wave, low-water/low maintenance lawns, and environmentally friendly landscaping. Caliber West Renovations can help you beat the heat and keep your lawn looking cool with an array of artificial grass products for your home that look as though all you do is water your lawn in defiance of local bylaws, when really, you’re busy relaxing! Let us show you how:

People have practiced xeriscaping for thousands of years in hot regions of the world, but landscaping with sand and stone is a really severe look in lush British Columbia. However, for the homeowner who is interested in a medium to long-term green investment, consider synthetic grass. Below, we’ll outline some of the reasons why you should call Caliber West for a synthetic grass quote for your home or business premises.

Synthetic Grass – What is it?

Constructed entirely out of latex and similar materials, artificial grass or artificial turf as it is sometimes called is tiles or sheets of artificial fibres woven through a backing that is then laid on the bare ground of your yard. Turf constructed in this manner has the appearance of carpet when viewed from the side, and is made in a similar manner – though manufacturers use more robust fibers and backing given that the turf is most often installed outside. Given today’s environmentally responsible manufacturing regulations, many synthetic grass products are made from a latex compound for both the fibres and the backing.

Artificial Grass Installers for Home or Business

Finally, the residential homeowner is subject to all the same factors as the business owner, but operates on a much smaller budget. Especially in this case, synthetic grass is a good investment if you’re concerned about adding to the resale value of your home, saving water and time, and your home’s curb appeal. Problematic areas where we’ve seen turf used are:

Front and back lawns
Around the swimming pool
As part of a water feature
Courtyards
Rooftops
Hard to mow areas like steep grades
Roof top terraces
Shady areas

Why Choose an Artificial Lawn?

Every year that we experience the effects of climate change, it becomes more worth the while to investigate synthetic grass installation for your property. With the rising cost of water, gas, and labour for a natural lawn, we’d rather help you enjoy a no-irrigation, environmentally friendly artificial lawn than see you out mowing and trimming during the dog days of summer. As a bonus, your property will look perfect for much more of the year than any of your neighbours. Contact Caliber West today with your questions regarding artificial grass installation or other renovation projects at 778.785.7395

Artificial Grass in Sporting Venues

Many professional and community sporting venues are making the change over to synthetic grass. The reduced cost, durability, and lengthened playing season, along with the ability to conserve water are key points that they mention when we ask them about their interest. Installations occur in:

Parks and playgrounds
Football and soccer fields
Track fields
Baseball stadiums
Football and soccer pitches
Field hockey and lacrosse fields
Indoor and outdoor tennis courts
Lawn bowl greens
Cricket fields
Golf greens

Public Spaces Use Artificial Lawns Too

Accountable to the taxpayer, many public spaces are moving to synthetic grass options. This allows a municipal council to accurately budget for installation, maintenance, and repair, while ensuring they follow the same water conservation restrictions that their constituents do. Caliber West has spotted synthetic grass in the following locations:

Public spaces
Municipal lots and rights of way and traffic medians and islands
Airports
Nursing homes
Retirement villages
Playschool
Schools
Universities
Playgrounds

Artificial Grass Installation and How-To

Artificial grass tiling is increasingly available at big box or specialty stores but is this the right place for you to purchase your product? There is no substitute for having a qualified artificial grass installer handle the ground preparation and installation of the artificial grass process. While ground conditions do vary, bear in mind that the average homeowner is installing a carpet-like product over ground that has considerably more moisture and substrate variables.

A qualified synthetic turf installation team will provide a quote for the project, and will design a plan that incorporates the best grading, removal of old topsoil and vegetation that might compact unevenly, and lay down new materials for the ideal installation. During the installation, the experienced contractor lays the synthetic grass according to the manufacturer’s specifications and best practices for the industry plus the specific climate of the homeowner. Without this in-depth knowledge, inexperienced home-DIY enthusiasts may find that the turf lasts for much less time, or that the warranty doesn’t cover enough to cope with the DIY approach. As well, having a professional install your product ensures you’ll experience the most satisfaction for your purchasing dollars.

In any case, its best to gather quotes like you would for any other renovation project, but remember that just like any other project, the cheapest price doesn’t always reflect the finished experience that you want.

Synthetic Grass – History

The history books credit Monsanto as being the original creator of a synthetic grass product called Astroturf – used in the Astrodome from the mid-1960s onward. Hailed as a true technological advancement, Astroturf saved countless hours of maintenance and landscaping in a problematic location. Not nearly enough sunlight and heavy usage by sport teams and entertainment tours meant that organic turf wasn’t an option but the invention of Astroturf meant that players could still perform on a soft green field. Since that time, the artificial grass movement has been growing as products improve in feeling, longevity, cost, and ease of installation. Of course, not having to water them ever at all is a key point for any venue.

Modern Uses

Practically anywhere that regular grass is an option, artificial grass would work equally as well…or better! Given that it is more durable to foot tread and traffic patterns, drought and moisture resistant, and pet friendly many home and business owners are considering synthetic turf. You may not have noticed, but odds are you seen artificial turf that is indistinguishable from organic grass.