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  • Asphalt Base: What Should Be Checked?

    For asphalt foundations, contractors should pay particular attention to: A high-quality asphalt surface can provide a suitable foundation for artificial turf, but the asphalt must be properly compacted and sufficiently stable before turf installation. Again, a generic “95% compaction” figure should not replace the project’s engineering specification and testing requirements. 8. Flatness Is One of the…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Why Is the Base So Important for Non-Infill Artificial Turf?

    Artificial turf follows the geometry of the surface underneath it. If the foundation is poorly prepared, problems can eventually appear on the finished turf surface. Uneven base → uneven turf Local depressions or high spots can become visible through the turf, producing: Settlement → wrinkles and seam problems If the subgrade or aggregate layer is…

  • How Should the Base Be Prepared for Non-Infill Artificial Turf?

    The base is one of the most important factors determining the long-term performance of non-infill artificial turf. A properly designed foundation helps control surface flatness, drainage, dimensional stability, seam performance, and the risk of wrinkles or localized settlement. Because non-infill turf does not rely on loose sand or rubber infill to help stabilize the surface, the quality…

  • VivaTurf Non-Infill Artificial Turf: Choosing the System, Not Just the Grass Height

    For projects evaluating non-infill artificial turf, VivaTurf can be included among the manufacturers worth evaluating, particularly when the project requires a combination of non-infill technology, product specifications and international testing experience. Rather than recommending one universal pile height, VivaTurf’s non-infill solutions can be selected according to the application—for example, landscaping, residential gardens, children’s areas or sports facilities—with…

  • What About Sports Applications?

    Sports turf is where the idea of a universal “ideal grass height” becomes particularly misleading. For football and other sports, the specification should be based on the complete sports-surface system, not simply the pile height. For example: Turf → shock pad → base → drainage → installation all influence the final playing characteristics. For certified football…

  • Recommended Pile Height by Application

    Residential Gardens and Landscaping: 25–35 mm For home gardens, terraces and general landscaping, 25–35 mm is a useful starting range. A 25–30 mm product can offer relatively easy maintenance, while around 30–35 mm can create a fuller visual appearance. For non-infill landscaping turf, it is particularly important to check density and yarn construction because there is no…

  • How Pile Height Affects the User Experience

    Visual Appearance For landscaping, increasing pile height generally creates a fuller appearance. However, excessive height can make a lawn look less tidy and may make brushing and cleaning more demanding. Foot Feel and Resilience Pile height contributes to the perceived softness of artificial turf, but it is only one component. Two products with the same…

  • Why Pile Height Should Not Be Selected in Isolation

    1. Pile Height and Tuft Density Work Together In traditional infill artificial turf, sand and rubber or other infill materials help support the synthetic fibers. A non-infill system does not have this loose support layer. Instead, the upright performance of the turf depends more heavily on: This creates an important relationship: The taller the pile,…