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Top 5 Myths About
Artificial Turf
Issue’s of safety, concern over toxicity, heat exposure, the
effects on the environment or the practicality of the
expense – are all common myths associated with artificial
turf.
Heavenly Greens’ takes pride in having the knowledge
and expertise that comes from over a decade of
experience with only best artificial turf products. We
continually strive to offer our customers the safest and
most environmentally sound turf products available. We
wanted to take a moment to address some of the most
common misconceptions about artificial turf and have
followed up with a detailed explanation of the truth.
Myths About Artificial Turf:
Myth #1: It’s Not Safe For My Children or Pets
Myth #2: Artificial Turf is Toxic
Myth #3: Artificial Turf Gets Extremely Hot
Myth #4: Artificial Turf is Not Safe For the
Environment
Myth #5: Artificial Turf is Expensive
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Myth #1: It’s Not Safe For My Children
or Pets
Myth#3: Artificial Turf Gets
Extremely Hot
Fact: Artificial turf products are made by using the same
Fact: Artificial turf will become warmer than natural grass
methods and many of the same materials that are used in
because it doesn’t have moisture running through vertical
carpet. Poly or Nylon yarn fibers are tufted into a primary
veins that living organisms have, but it does not get
backing system (often made from polypropylene) and
unbearably hot. Modern day fiber innovations have
locked into place with a secondary backing made from
reduced the heat gain experienced on most turf surfaces.
another poly such as urethane or olefin. The synthetic turf
Most products will remain at ambient temperature because
industry has become very sophisticated over the past
the fibers do not absorb and retain the heat from direct
several decades with very strict manufacturing
sunlight. Some products even have fibers constructed in
requirements that keep the product safe for everyday use
such a way that “deflects” or “redirects” sunlight to allow
among all types of users including children and pets.
the blade to remain cooler. Athletic fields that are exposed
to direct sunlight all day may experience a higher rise in
temperature than a turf system installed within a
landscaped or natural environment.
Furthermore, there are no known cases of individuals who
have received either minor or first, second, or third degree
burns as a result of direct contact with artificial turf
surfaces.
Myth #2: Artificial Turf is Toxic
Fact: Artificial turf uses materials that are not harmful.
The most common types of “infill” used in artificial turf
systems are silica sand and crumb rubber or a mixture of
the two. Silica sand is a natural sand particulate which has
been washed and kiln dried before reaching the market.
Crumb rubber is most often produced from recycled tires.
In this process, large rubber chips go through the
cryogenic process to remove heavy metals and then the
chips are milled into tiny granules. Many consumer
products such as coffee mugs, wet suits, and rubber
playground safety surfaces use the same type of rubber.
Infill provides ballast, cushioning and blade support for the
turf.
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370 Umbarger Rd., San Jose, CA 95111
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Myth #4: Artificial Turf is Not Safe For
the Environment
Myth #5: Artificial Turf is Expensive
Fact: In comparison to natural grass, artificial turf is safer
depending upon the project, ground preparation, access
for the environment. Made out of recycled tires, artificial
to the site, base system, and other considerations.
turf actually helps the environment by using tires that
Artificial turf comes to market in a few different ways, most
would normally be unusable and fill up our landfills. There
commonly through an independent distributor/contractor
is no need for pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers.
or direct to consumer through a do-it-yourself model. In
Addtionally, because turf does not need to be watered, our
comparison to having a paver patio, decorative concrete,
greatest natural resource, water, is not used and
or rubber playground surfacing installed, the upfront cost
surrounding ecosystems are not affected. Since artificial
of installing artificial turf is comparable. However, the
turf does not need to be mowed, the environment is
savings are really evident when water and maintenance
spared the noise, emissions, and fuel that gas-powered
costs are calculated into the lifetime of the turf. With a 15
mowers expose to the environment.
year lifespan, the artificial turf will start paying for itself
Fact: Costs associated with artificial turf will vary
within the first 3-5 years.
About Heavenly Greens
Heavenly Greens is Northern California’s leading provider of artificial grass and synthetic turf systems for both residential
and commercial artificial turf landscaping. Founded in 2001, our focus is providing only the highest quality synthetic turf
products available to the market. Artificial grass applications include; homes, business, golf courses and putting greens,
dog facilities and day cares, sports fields and more. To learn more about Heavenly Greens and artificial lawn, visit
HeavenlyGreens.com
Heavenly Greens | Lic.#923094
370 Umbarger Rd., San Jose, CA 95111
(866) 724-8873 | www.heavenlygreens.com