ARTIFICIAL GRASS
WHY GOOD QUALITY ARTIFICIAL GRASS
PROVES THE GRASS IS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE Artificial grass is a fantastic hasslefree investment, but not all grass is created equal and for the untrained eye, picking a good quality product can be difficult task. Adrian Buttress, managing director at PermaLawn, discusses the difference between cheap and high-quality artificial grass options and explains why it’s worth investing upfront for long-term benefits. It’s inaccurate to only compare price when choosing products – and artificial grass is no exception to the rule. Cost comparison in any industry is always on a like-for-like basis. However, in the grass market, that difference is far more than simply pile height and price. When something is cheaper, it’s usually because you are getting less product. There is only so far you can go when cutting production costs before you start hitting problems. For example, while it all looks the same when it is brand new on the roll, that will change once the artificial grass has been exposed to the elements. Cheap products may have that unbelievably tempting price, but if it starts failing sooner than you think, it actually becomes a very costly investment for the homeowner and a reputation-damaging project for the contractor or landscaper.
Choosing a lawn that looks realistic and stands the test of time Like most things, manufacturers can take shortcuts in the production process to save themselves time and money, which allows them to offer their artificial grass at a lower price than their competitors.
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