http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog Your Resource Into the Synthetic Grass World. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:40:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2012/01/31/get-your-water-saving-rebates-for-installing-turf-if-you-can/ http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2012/01/31/get-your-water-saving-rebates-for-installing-turf-if-you-can/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:44:26 +0000 DigitalTurfDealer http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/?p=738 Another indicator of a down economy: Rebates from water districts, encouragements for homeowners to install synthetic grass, are starting to dry up. Some desert areas, such as Las Vegas and Scottsdale, Arizona, continue to offer residential customers incentives to replace (or not plant) natural grass in favor of artificial turf. In Las Vegas, residents who install water-wise landscaping such as synthetic grass receive $1.50 per square foot, with a limit of 5,000 square feet. In Scottsdale, the rebate is a maximum 50 cents per square foot. Some cities in the Coachella Valley Water District’s service area can receive $2.00 per square foot. And in other communities in the West, water-saving rebates can be had for installing waterless turf. However, many water providers have discontinued their rebates since the high-water mark of 2009, when most residents in Southern California were eligible for H2O-saving rebates of 75 cents or more per square foot for installing artificial turf. The city of Riverside is an exception, still promoting $1.00 per square foot incentives; most municipalities have retracted rebate programs. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, a consortium of 26 agencies that once was a big backer of water-saving rebates for synthetic grass, now leaves those to the discretion of individual suppliers.]]> http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2012/01/31/get-your-water-saving-rebates-for-installing-turf-if-you-can/feed/ 0 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/11/01/outside-the-box-with-synthetic-grass-apps/ http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/11/01/outside-the-box-with-synthetic-grass-apps/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:29:11 +0000 DigitalTurfDealer http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/?p=702 One of the greatest advantages of a synthetic lawn is: It “grows” anywhere. More accurately, artificial turf can be installed in residential and urban locations where natural grass isn’t feasible. For example, on a patio. Or a wooden balcony. On top of a roof. Over concrete. Next to a swimming pool. Synthetic grass can transform these and other spaces previously unsuited or unimaginable for lawns into functional and beautiful areas. The results can produce inviting rooftop outdoor environments or entertainment pits, natural-looking terraces and courtyards, and often surprising benefits. Pet turf installed over an unyielding surface such as concrete can be dog- (and owner-) friendly. Synthetic grass will last longer than wood or synthetic deck materials. It’s a lightweight insulation for roofing and has outstanding fire resistance. Happily, these synthetic grass applications are as carefree as maintenance-free backyard turf, typically requiring only a few variations to standard installation concepts. Drainage - The permeability of turf – specifically, the perforation holes – would seem to be purposeless when installing over non-porous surfaces such as a typical concrete slab. However, installation of a cellular drainage mat, glued directly onto the concrete under the turf, will facilitate drainage along the natural slope to any existing drainage points. A non-perforated drainage mat will also allow the synthetic grass to function as a pet turf -- transporting dog urine and liquids readily through the turf system and off the concrete … and preventing accumulation of odor.]]> http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/11/01/outside-the-box-with-synthetic-grass-apps/feed/ 0 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/11/01/turf-undercover-talking-points-for-backings/ http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/11/01/turf-undercover-talking-points-for-backings/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:26:31 +0000 DigitalTurfDealer http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/?p=698 Obviously in synthetic grass, the fiber is the star of the show. The appearance of the turf counts for a lot, and it’s significant to weigh the color and composition of yarn, density and pile height. But the backing, the skeleton of the turf system, is also important (though less apparent). How a backing is manufactured and what it’s made of is essential to the performance of artificial grass. Almost all turf is has a two-part backing system – a primary woven backing into which fibers are stitched, and a heavier secondary backing that holds the tufts in place and keeps the carpet laying flat. The composition and construction of secondary backings are worth consideration. One great backing debate: Perforated, or non-perforated? Most secondary backings of contemporary synthetic grass are made of urethane and feature perforations, or punched holes every couple of inches, to facilitate drainage. Perforated drainage systems are typically rated at 20 inches per hour of greater. Some manufacturers have introduced non-perforated geotextile backings without perforations (in essence, woven layer melted onto the primary backing) in quest for better drainage and an antidote to pre-existing weeds that try to peek through the turf...(click below to read more)]]> http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/11/01/turf-undercover-talking-points-for-backings/feed/ 0 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/10/03/one-call-to-sgw-does-it-all/ http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/10/03/one-call-to-sgw-does-it-all/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:23:41 +0000 DigitalTurfDealer http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/?p=686 You get the finest quality products at factory-direct prices from Synthetic Grass Warehouse … and just “getting it” is easier, too. Just give us a call at 800.730.2675 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time weekdays and 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays, and we’ll get your questions answered and orders processed without delay. For artificial turf customers, the process hasn’t always been this simple or straightforward. Perhaps you knew a friend of a friend who works at a turf factory in Georgia. But you didn’t expect to have to buy thousands of dollars of material sight unseen. Or be told that the turf you desire is out of stock and must be re-submitted in the dreaded “next production cycle.” And they might not have told you about a “limited warranty,” or the “minimum order.” They might have neglected to mention that you would be responsible for finding a truck and driver to get the turf cross-country to your “storage destination,” and shipping might take up to 10 business days or more. Possibly you tried to buy from a synthetic grass “broker,” a middleman who can’t access the turf you really want but adds 25 or 50 or 75 cents to the square-foot cost. Now consider the SGW way: We’ve achieved an unsurpassed reputation in the industry for satisfaction and service, and standing behind what we sell. SGW’s knowledgeable professionals are ready help you to decide what turf or accessories you’ll need, affordaby. We’ve got the product you want and need, always in stock, and there are no order minimums. SGW ships door-to-door nationwide from multiple distribution points, usually the same day, at competitive rates. (You can also arrange for pick-up.) You make the call!]]> http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/10/03/one-call-to-sgw-does-it-all/feed/ 0 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/09/07/a-nicer-lawn-is-a-nice-investment/ http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/09/07/a-nicer-lawn-is-a-nice-investment/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:44:22 +0000 DigitalTurfDealer http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/?p=682 The smart money in home improvement is on landscaping. Famous handyman Bob Vila says so. “It gives a home curb appeal, a sense of place or value,” Vila noted on a recent blog. “That first impression can add 20 percent to your home’s value, a figure that rivals the return on a new kitchen or bath.” Or, do even better. According to Money magazine and analysis by Penn State University’s Department of Landscape Architecture, landscaping provides a 200% return on investment, far superior to the recovery rate for a kitchen remodel (125% ROI), bathroom remodel (120%),or swimming pool at 50%. Shannon Register, a Texas-based realtor, says her research shows that every dollar invested in landscaping increases a home’s sale price by $3.57. The American Society of Landscape Architects recommends that homeowners invest 10 percent of a home’s value in landscaping. As you might expect, synthetic grass – which co-exists in perfect harmony with natural landscaping – fits nicely in real-world landscaping ROI equations. A 2006 installation of 1,400 square feet of artificial turf at a home in Escondido CA cost a homeowner about $11,000. A 2007 appraisal of the property by a licensed appraiser valued the front and back yard turfs at a combined $15,000. In 2009 -- when the property lost more than 50% of its overall value as real-estate prices plummeted -- another appraisal set the worth of the synthetic grass improvements at $12,500. ]]> http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/09/07/a-nicer-lawn-is-a-nice-investment/feed/ 0 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/01/07/earn-a-tax-rebate-by-installing-artificial-grass/ http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/01/07/earn-a-tax-rebate-by-installing-artificial-grass/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:29:12 +0000 DigitalTurfDealer http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/?p=420 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/01/07/earn-a-tax-rebate-by-installing-artificial-grass/feed/ 0 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/01/03/become-eco-friendly-and-reduce-your-water-bill-with-synthetic-grass/ http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/01/03/become-eco-friendly-and-reduce-your-water-bill-with-synthetic-grass/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 21:43:46 +0000 DigitalTurfDealer http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/?p=413 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2011/01/03/become-eco-friendly-and-reduce-your-water-bill-with-synthetic-grass/feed/ 0 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2010/12/10/artificial-grass-retailers-and-installers/ http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2010/12/10/artificial-grass-retailers-and-installers/#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:08:06 +0000 DigitalTurfDealer http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/?p=399 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2010/12/10/artificial-grass-retailers-and-installers/feed/ 0 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2010/11/12/increase-home-value-with-the-perfect-lawn/ http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2010/11/12/increase-home-value-with-the-perfect-lawn/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:33:50 +0000 DigitalTurfDealer http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/?p=355 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2010/11/12/increase-home-value-with-the-perfect-lawn/feed/ 0 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2010/11/05/the-better-lawn-alternative/ http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2010/11/05/the-better-lawn-alternative/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:22:38 +0000 DigitalTurfDealer http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/?p=351 http://www.syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/blog/2010/11/05/the-better-lawn-alternative/feed/ 0