For either drainage system to work effectively they must be properly installed by professionals. Artificial grass installation is one home renovation you shouldn’t DIY.
When a professional is surveying your existing lawn, they’ll take into account specific things. These include slope, soil content, and rainfall conditions. This will help them decide how to proceed.
They will begin by excavating a layer of your existing lawn. Then they’ll grade it to the proper specifications. They’ll then add in a high-quality base material such as gravel and sand to allow water to fully drain down to the water table.
For installations over brick, concrete, or other hard surfaces a slope analysis will need to be performed. Your installer will look at the existing lay of the land and figure out if there are already drainage problems. Usually, they will apply a self-leveling compound to smooth over any imperfections in the material.
If your patio doesn’t already have a drainage system in place your installer will need to modify it. They’ll drill several small holes through it to prevent artificial turf drainage problems.
Invest in Quality to Save Later Headaches
One of the worst things you can do when installing imitation grass goes for a bargain basement version. If you buy quality and have it professionally installed, you’ll save big on reduced maintenance costs and issues.