Considering a rooftop refresh or design enhancement? Artificial grass from Turf and Ivy might be the perfect choice. Enjoy a beautiful, evergreen touch that's soft underfoot and pet-friendly. Urban rooftop decks, like those in condos and townhouses, offer privacy and views. With artificial grass, you'll have a stunning outdoor space without the hassle of watering, mowing, or fertilizing.
Transform Your Rooftop into a Green Oasis
If you need to refinish your roof or want to improvise with your rooftop design, artificial grass can turn out to be the perfect solution. It's beautiful, always lush and green, barefoot-comfortable and pet-friendly. Rooftop decks offer more privacy than any other outdoor areas, spectacular views, and available for homeowners living in condominiums, townhouses, and other urban settings. Create a mesmerizing look of a fairy house with no need for watering, mowing, or fertilizing.
Artificial Grass is a Great Way to Make Your Roof More Inviting and Safe
The artificial turf for rooftops adds visual beauty to condominiums, apartment buildings, and multi-level homes with a feel of natural grass and the “green look.” It's a great way to make outdoor spaces more inviting. Our products are safe for children, pet-friendly, and require minimum upkeep.
Some of us still remember the old astroturf of the 70th. It was often installed in commercial buildings and condos and looked cheap, thin, and dull. Today, synthetic turf technology allows for turf that looks and feels natural while offering more than twenty years projected life-span.
Installing Artificial Grass on Rooftops
When estimating and installing synthetic grass on rooftops, safety is the top priority. While homeowners can tackle the installation themselves, it's not always straightforward. Even some professionals may lack the expertise for this job.
Many contractors shy away from rooftop artificial grass installation due to unfamiliarity with the process. Most homes today feature TPO roofing (Thermoplastic Polyolefin), known for its durability and longevity. However, installing artificial grass on a flat TPO surface can transform its appearance significantly, provided it's done correctly.
Flat roofs may appear level but require a slight slope for proper water drainage to prevent future issues. The "pitch" of a roof is determined by the rise over a set distance. For instance, an 8:12 slope means the roof rises or falls 8 inches over 12 inches horizontally, roughly equivalent to a 30-degree angle.
Effective water runoff depends on rainfall and the placement of the drainage system, typically found at the roof's edge or in the middle. Larger roofs may have drains at multiple locations. However, inadequate slope or drainage can lead to standing water, potentially damaging the synthetic turf system and shortening its lifespan.
Turf and Ivy's experienced installers possess contractor's licenses and carry general liability insurance as mandated by state regulations. They also meet the requirements to earn Turf and Ivy's designation, ensuring quality and professionalism in every installation.
Seaming Synthetic Turf
Professional seaming is essential if you don't want to look around and be staring at another unsightly seam. With rain, the edges of improperly done seams will come up simply because the tape is not holding.
There is another costly mistake, most DIY and contractors make if they don't have enough knowledge. Artificial grass blades are turned a little to the side. If you place two pieces of turf in the wrong direction, you will see the seams a lot more. The expert installation allows for a flawless surface, where the grass really is greener.
Choosing Artificial Grass Infill Options
If you have pets or expect to have your friend's dogs or cats on your roof, artificial grass is a much better choice than standard pile, coatings, and outdoor carpet. It will not crack or fade over time. Use pet-friendly infills like Zeolite to prevent pet urine odors.
If you live in a hot, dry climate, choose TCool infill to prevent your grassy roof surface from overheating. TCool has been introduced to the market in 2018 and has a proven record of keeping the temperature of turf down up to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
We always recommend the organic types of infills to our customers. It's not aka organic foods. You are unlikely to chew on synthetic turf, but, you don't want to have a cocktail of harmful ingredients on your turf either. Infill particles tend to get into your mouth and longs before you know it. Children are much more susceptible to airborne toxins and more vulnerable to toxic threats.
Cushioning - Add Extra Protection
If you have kids, you may consider putting shock pads or lawn pads beneath your artificial grass installation. Pads are highly effective at cushioning falls wherever they occur.
Falls are also a leading cause of unintentional injury among seniors. Loose, unsecured, no-paddy surfaces and rugs, are a recognized hazard for severe fall injuries. If you install synthetic turf for nursing homes or hospitals, hire a professional installer who can evaluate your environment and add extra protection.
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