Best Artificial Grass Reading 

Choosing Fake Grass

With so many artificial grasses on the market it can seem a bit of a headache trying to decide on which one to go for. It is tempting and may seem the obvious thing to choose the one which you like the look of the most but the most important aspect is being clear about what or who will be using the fake grass area.

Clearly the visual aspect will still be very important and our team of specialise will bring large samples so you can get a really good idea of what it will look like in your garden. We want to ensure you get the best artificial grass for you so we are happy to discuss the merits of our grasses and explain the effects of different pile lengths and densities, and what effect different textures have which you will be able to see and feel for yourselves. One of the biggest influencing your choice will be whether or not your artificial lawn will be used constantly by children, pets and all members of the family or primarily to provide a low maintenance lawn which will look green and tidy all year round.

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Types of Artificial Grass

With so many types of artificial grass to choose from you may wonder where to start. The main aspect of artificial grasses is that whilst many will look very similar to one another there are certain process in the manufacturing process that will influence the quality of the artificial grass you choose. The inclusion of some of these additional features such as UV protection certainly makes for a better artificial grass. We only use the best artificial grass manufactured in Europe. In fact we have been using the same manufacturer many years and we know the quality of their products are hard wearing designed to withstand the changing British climate. We have a selection of colours and piles to cater for different tastes and usage. We know that for gardens the grass you choose will be a combination of how it looks and how you'll use it. Whilst all types of synthetic grasses can be referred to as artificial grass the shorter pile length typically used for sports is often referred to as Astroturf. Whilst the broad make up is the same there will be differences aside from the obvious one of pile height which make this type of synthetic grass suitable for heavy and extreme use. Since artificial grass pitches will need to take into account falls and stumbles the base layers will also me more involved often including an additional foam or rubber layer to cushion falls. Our domestic artificial grass combined with our installation knowledge and top quality accessories means you will have the best possible artificial grass for your garden.

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3G & 4G Astroturf

As touched upon many sports facilities that have an astro turf pitch will have had a 3G pitch installed. These have been around for a number of years, have a much shorter pile than garden synthetic grass, and we install these too. However, replacement and new installations are migrating to 4G pitches and for good reason. 3G pitches require much more maintenance than a 4G pitch and this is mostly down to the requirement of an infill being used. An infill will be brushed over the top of a 3G astroturf pitch to preserve it lifespan. Early version used sand but more recently rubber crumbs have been used for newer 3G pitches. Whilst sports player will love the fact that they can play their chosen sport almost all year round on an artificial pitch - the collection or sand or rubber following a session can be quite annoying as sand or rubber will get into your socks, shoes and feet so will require a brush down afterwards. Also if players have their session soon after an infill top up has been applied this creates a much more slippery surface, especially with sand infills, and players will grumble until it has bedded down after a few weeks. Whilst 4G artificial grass pitches will be more expensive they will save over the long term by removing the material and associated labour required to infill. With our lease plans we are seeing many more organisation moving to a 4G astro turf installation

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Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Do you supply as well as fit artificial grass?

    Yes, we can just supply artificial grass  - although the bulk of what we do is supply and fit. We pride ourselves on the qualitty of our artifical grass installationand when issuing guarantees most artificial grass fitters will only provide guarnatees on materials they are familiar with and have sourced themselves. If you are trying to get artificial grass on a budget beware as this may be a false economy. Regular artificial grass installers will have good trade rates with their synthetic grass suppliers so should be able to get the materials as a better price than you can get yourself. Whilst there are several online companies which will offer budget grasses a good or bad installation will make the biggest difference to the enjoyment of your artificial grass.

  • Which is the best artificial grass?

    There isn't one single best artificial grass that will be best for every location, cirumstances, budget and purpose. This is ther reason we and other artifical and astro turf provides have a range. The best example of this surrounds the use of artificial grass. If you are looking at getting a 4G football pitch, which can be used for other sports such as Hockey or tennis then this will have very different attributes to a luxury artifical lawn. Hockey or tennis players would hate trying to play their sport on a 45mm high thick lush, luxury artificial grass - it would be a nightmare for them. Likewise you would not want a 4G astroturf in your back garden where you are trying to have a natural looking lush lawn. Dog owners generally choose a mid-height 35-38mm high synthetic grass as this provide a good balance  between aesthetics and practicallity for cleaning up after their dog. A pub would want something hard wearing to cater for lots of foot traffic so a long pile may not look so good if constantly trodden down. Talk to the experts at Artificial Grass Reading and once we know how you intend to use your fake grass we can help you decide on the best artificial grass for you!

  • How much is artificial grass installation in Reading?

    This will depend on what specification of grass you choose, how large the area you want covered, its shape and what is the existing surface it is replacing?

    Generally the larger the area the slightly cheaper the total cost per square meter but ther have to be caveats to this. If the shape of the area you want to cover is an unusal shape or width you may end up with a large amount of artificial grass wastage. Artifical grass comes in rolls and the width of the roll will influence how much wastage you have and wether joining two widths of grass will be required. All grass bought will be yours, so any off cuts can perhaps be utilised in other areas of your garden but for the section in question this will pro rata a higher square mter rate.

    If you have no clue as to what to expect then a good start point would be to use £75 per m2 to give you an indication of what your area could cost for full supply and fit with our most popular grass in a garden scenario.

  • Can you fit artificial grass on top of decking?

    Yes we can. This has become more popular in recent years as an alternative to contrantly protecting and treating wooden decking. It is a good way of making wooden decking much safer in wet conditions. The down side is that unless yo are prepared to roll up the synthetic grass and treat the wood underneath as recommended you will shorten the life of your decking as water will not be able to evaporate as quickly and the result will mean more moisture increaase into a wood which is not protected. Fitting artificial grass on top of decking is most frequently done as a wooden deck is showing signs of weathering. An artificial grass layer completely transforms the decking area giving it a new lease of life and most people will be very pleased with this outcome to take them to the time when the whole top decking surface needs replacing.

  • Does your artificial grass fade over time?

    No. All are grasses include a UV protective coating which prevents the grass from fading and should continue to look great well past our standard guarantee period of 10 years.

  • What do you recommend to finish off artificial grass edging?

    This will depend on your specific fitting. For garden installations wooden sleepers are very popular as an edge but sometimes along one edge there will be an existing wall and at another end it can be fitted so that it butts right updo an existing patio or paved pathway. 

    The aesthetic finish is a very personal choice so we tend to let you let us know what you would like and if we know it is practical to do we will happliy provide you with your choice of edge finish.