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Category: Artificial Grass Installation

  • Is non-infill artificial grass toxic?

    Premium products manufactured from virgin polymers and tested to international environmental standards are generally considered safe for their intended applications. Why does new artificial grass sometimes smell? A mild “new material” odor from polymer products can occur after unpacking and installation. It usually decreases with normal outdoor ventilation. Persistent strong chemical odors may indicate lower-quality…

  • Why Choose VivaTurf Non-Infill Artificial Grass?

    For customers seeking environmentally responsible artificial grass with long-term durability and low maintenance, VivaTurf provides a complete non-infill solution that combines advanced engineering with internationally recognized environmental standards. VivaTurf non-infill systems are designed to deliver: Whether for residential landscaping, schools, sports facilities, public parks, or commercial developments, VivaTurf offers a sustainable solution trusted by customers…

  • What About VivaTurf?

    VivaTurf has experience supplying artificial turf systems for sports projects and international markets, including non-infill applications. When considering a VivaTurf non-infill system, the most useful approach is not simply to ask for a generic “foundation standard.” Instead, ask the supplier for the installation specification for the exact turf model and application. This should clarify: For a professional…

  • Does Non-Infill Turf Need a More Precise Base?

    In many applications, yes. But the reason should be explained carefully. It is not simply because “non-infill turf has no infill.” Rather, non-infill systems rely more directly on the engineered turf structure and installation system to provide the required surface characteristics. Therefore, deficiencies in the underlying foundation can have a greater effect on the finished surface. For…

  • What About Expansion Joints and Cracks?

    Concrete bases naturally require careful joint design. Existing joints should not simply be ignored when artificial turf is installed. The project team should determine: Covering a structural problem with artificial turf does not eliminate the underlying movement. If the base continues to move, the turf system may eventually reflect that movement. 12. Base Acceptance Checklist…

  • Don’t Install Turf on a Wet or Unstable Base

    A good drainage system is more than simply giving the surface a slope. The complete system may include: surface slope + permeable layers + drainage channels + perimeter drainage + subsoil drainage Depending on the design, surface gradients around 0.2%–0.5% may be encountered in sports-field projects, but the actual slope must be determined by the engineering design…

  • Concrete Base: What Should Be Checked?

    For concrete foundations, commonly specified considerations include: Concrete strength A project may specify a strength class such as C25 or higher, but the correct concrete grade should come from the structural and civil design. Surface flatness The surface should be checked systematically before turf installation. A specification such as ≤3 mm deviation over a specified straightedge length may…

  • Install the Aggregate Sub-Base

    A graded aggregate layer is commonly used above the compacted subgrade. Its functions include: Typical aggregate thicknesses may fall within approximately 150–200 mm, but actual thickness should be calculated according to: The aggregate should be placed in controlled lifts and compacted appropriately rather than simply dumped and rolled once. 5. Concrete vs. Asphalt Base Two common…

  • Prepare and Compact the Subgrade

    The first layer is the natural soil or engineered fill. Before installing the aggregate layer, contractors should address: The subgrade is then compacted using appropriate equipment. A commonly encountered project specification may require a compaction level around 93% or higher, but this should not be treated as a universal requirement. The appropriate target depends on the…

  • What Does a Typical Artificial Turf Base Look Like?

    A common outdoor structure can be organized from the bottom upward as: Compacted subgrade↓Aggregate sub-base↓Asphalt or concrete base↓Shock pad, where required↓Non-infill artificial turf Not every project requires exactly these layers. For example, some landscaping installations may use a different foundation system, while professional sports facilities may require a more engineered sub-base, drainage network, shock pad,…