What Does a Typical Artificial Turf Base Look Like?

A common outdoor structure can be organized from the bottom upward as:

Compacted subgrade
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Aggregate sub-base
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Asphalt or concrete base
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Shock pad, where required
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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, and specialized surfacing system.

The final structure should be determined by the site investigation and project design, not simply by copying a standard layer thickness.