Costs of Artificial Turf

Costs

            When you buy artificial turf, you do not only pay for the turf itself there are other costs involved, as well. You must think of all the equipment that it takes to lay the grass down, including turf tape and other materials. These are just some of the costs involved in laying down artificial grass in your yard.

            There are many things that you must buy to install the artificial turf so that you can do the job correctly. You need to know all about the cost of artificial grass before you prepare to install it. You might end up spending more than you expected.

            Below are listed a few of the costs associated with installing your turf, and what some of the costs involve. This can be a start off list of all that you need to see if this is the way that you want to go with your yard. You might find that the cost is even less than you expect when you compare it to natural grass.

1.Turf

The cost of the turf itself can be different depending on the type of grass you want to use. There are three types of artificial turf that you can buy. Polypropylene can cost between one dollar and ninety cents and six dollars and seventy-five cent per yard. Polyethylene can be between two dollars and fifty-five cents and three dollars and eighty-five cents per yard. Nylon is available for between five dollars and five cents and five dollars and eighty-five cents for a yard.

2. Brand

The brand of the turf is also something you must consider when purchasing it. Some brands sell a higher quality of turf, while other brands sell a lower quality. The quality of the turf determines the cost of the turf. There is a difference of about five dollars in price between the lowest quality and the highest quality of turf.

3. Blade Shape

Blade shape is another thing to consider when you are buying artificial grass. You can get C-shaped that is long-lasting, durable, and stands erect. You can also get M-shaped that is more natural looking, or S-shaped that is natural looking and has a soft feel.

 U-shaped is long-lasting, feels soft, and is more durable, while the V-shaped stands erect, has a high tolerance for traffic, and has a quick recovery time. Lastly, you can buy the W-shaped which is the best because it is long-lasting, natural looking, durable, and is heat resistant.

You need to do some research on your own to find out more about blade shapeto see which is best for you. As you can see there are many types of blades to choose from.

4. Area Size

Of course, the size of the area that you want to cover in your artificial turf will determine the cost of it. The larger the area that you want to cover, the more expensive that it will be. On average, you can expect to pay a little more than six thousand dollars to put in turf for a five-hundred square foot yard.

5. Area Location

There are many locations that you can put artificial grass, it is not just for your yard. You can also put it on rooftops, stairs, decks, around pools, and on concrete surfaces, just to name a few places. The more difficult the location is, the more your grass will cost. To determine where you want to put your artificial turf you can look at this site:https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/8-inspiring-ideas-for-an-artificial-turf-landscape-579509. They can give you some great ideas of where to place it.

6. Extra Services

There are usually extra services that can be attached to adding turf to your yard. You can add things such as decks and gazebos to your yard and many companies that will install your grass will also add these to your home. Check the installation company to see if they have ideas on what you can add to your yard.

7. Labor

You also must consider the cost of labor when you want to install your artificial turf. Labor costs can vary depending on the area of the country that you live in and the professionalism of the work done. Some companies have been in business for many years and do a better job than those businesses that have just started out. The ones that have been in business longer will probably charge more in labor costs because they will do a better job.

Conclusion               

There are many costs involved in installing artificial turf to your yard or other place that you might want it. You need to do the research to see which type of grass that you want and what company that you want to do the job that you want. You want to make sure that you get the best quality that you can get.