Do you need a drainage system for artificial grass?

Do you need a drainage system for artificial grass?

As I suggested above, in most cases, you shouldn’t need a drainage system when buying artificial grass. This is because artificial grass comes with its own – very effective – drainage solution. Good quality artificial grass is designed to be a fully permeable surface, allowing water to drain through the grass.

What can I put under artificial grass for drainage?

Most good installers will excavate the old current grass layer and remove the debris before laying an aggregate subbase on top of the soil. It is this base that acts as the drainage! Generally, we would advise laying a type 1 limestone aggregate that acts as the drainage layer before sharp sand is laid and compacted.

Does fake turf drain?

The Bottom Line: These types of turf encourage weeds, because it allows sunlight to penetrate into the soil. To Summarize: Artificial grass does indeed drain better than most of our native clay soils, so long as the proper depth and type of base is used, and the right artificial grass is selected.

Why is my artificial grass always wet?

Look at your drainage A poor drainage system will most certainly lead to pools of water accumulating every time it rains. We have had customers in the past not follow any installation guide and just lay the Artificial Grass onto clay with only an inch or two of sand and then complain about pools of water.

What are the cons of artificial grass?

Cons

• Odor build-up. Like natural grass, if you don’t clean up messes on artificial turf, they will fester. Certain types of infill are prone to holding odors, too.
• Toxic run-off concerns. People used to be concerned that water run-off from crumb rubber infill might be harmful to families, pets, or the environment.

Will dogs poop on fake grass?

Yes, dogs can pee and poop on artificial grass — just like they would on natural grass. The good news is that you will not have to clean urine from your artificial grass. It is also recommended to hose down the poop-affected area to completely eliminate any residual mess.