{"id":6921,"date":"2023-01-14T13:34:52","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T13:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mallorcagrass.com\/how-long-does-artificial-turf-last"},"modified":"2024-06-17T09:10:01","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T09:10:01","slug":"how-long-does-artificial-turf-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mallorcagrass.com\/en\/how-long-does-artificial-turf-last","title":{"rendered":"How long does artificial turf last?"},"content":{"rendered":"

At <\/span>Mallorca<\/b>more and more homes and businesses <\/span>and businesses<\/b> opting for artificial <\/span>artificial turf for their gardens and common areas<\/b>. With artificial grass you get the same result as with natural grass, with the advantage of not requiring much watering, care, or chemicals, so you can enjoy them for many years as if it were the first day. <\/span><\/p>\n

Regarding the maintenance and cleaning of <\/span>
\n maintenance and cleaning of artificial turf<\/a>
\n<\/strong>One question that many clients ask us is: How long can artificial turf last?<\/b><\/p>\n

Although artificial turf usually comes with a product <\/span>product warranty of 8 to 10 years<\/b>its expected service life is considerably longer: industry professionals estimate the minimum to be between 12 and 15 years. <\/span>between 12 and 15 years, <\/b> if properly cared for. However, this time frame is only an estimate if we do not take into account some of the following factors <\/span>fundamental elements that directly affect this data<\/b>. <\/span> <\/p>\n

Factors affecting the durability of artificial turf<\/b><\/h2>\n

The main factors that have a direct impact on the lifetime of artificial turf are:<\/span><\/p>\n

Mallorca’s climate and hours of direct sun exposure<\/b><\/h3>\n

Mallorca’s climate is typically Mediterranean. <\/span>Mediterranean. <\/b> It is characterized by a more or less mild winter, thanks to the influence of the sea, and hot summers, although bearable, due to the Mediterranean breeze. Rainfall is more common from October to February, decreasing progressively in the spring season. <\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>
\n artificial grass <\/a>
\n<\/strong>at <\/span>Mallorca Grass<\/b> is <\/span>perfectly compatible<\/b> with these characteristics and, therefore <\/span>the climate of Mallorca is not detrimental to the durability of our artificial grass. <\/b>durability of our artificial grass. <\/span> <\/p>\n

It is convenient to take into account that <\/span>the sun degrades the lawn <\/b>and in Mallorca there are quite a few hours of sun, so it is advisable to <\/span>advisable <\/b>that<\/span> the artificial grass <\/b>that you choose<\/span> be UV resistant. <\/b> <\/p>\n

Choose the appropriate artificial turf according to the intended use.<\/b><\/h3>\n

It is important to take this aspect into account, <\/span>the greater the wear and tear<\/b> the more wear and tear an artificial turf has, <\/span>the better quality it should be<\/b> durability will not be affected. <\/span> <\/p>\n

Influences both the <\/span>traffic<\/b> of people\/pets<\/b> that it is going to support, as well as <\/span>the use that is going to be given to it: <\/b> purely decorative, recreational, by a swimming pool or playground… All of this must be taken into account in order for the <\/span>artificial turf chosen is appropriate<\/b>. <\/span> <\/p>\n

The quality of the installed artificial turf<\/b><\/h3>\n

The <\/span>artificial grass of <\/b>
\n Mallorca Grass<\/a>
\n<\/strong> is <\/span>very resistant<\/b> to stand the test of time. The fibers of our grasses are manufactured with <\/span>yarns of the highest quality<\/b> and are sewn to the turf base made of polyurethane and latex <\/span>polyurethane and latex<\/b>. These materials allow our artificial turf to <\/span>adapt to the characteristics of any terrain or surface <\/b>and provide a high <\/span>high drainage capacity<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Correct installation of artificial turf<\/b><\/h3>\n

There is no doubt that if the turf has been installed by good <\/span>installed by good professionals<\/b>professionals <\/span>the lifespan of your artificial turf is guaranteed.<\/b>. Treat the surface on which it is installed appropriately, design the slopes in a suitable way, solve the drainage issue by providing a natural outlet for water… In summary, <\/span>taking care of every detail of the installation ensures a long life for your artificial turf.<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid misuse of artificial turf<\/b><\/h3>\n

It goes without saying that inappropriate <\/span>inappropriate use of the artificial grass<\/b> of your garden or common area, is a <\/span>damage to its useful life.<\/b>. When we talk about inappropriate uses we refer to: <\/span><\/p>\n