How much does artificial grass cost in South Africa?
Artificial grass comes with a big upfront cost — R70 to R310 per square metre, installed. Once it’s down, it’s free for the next 8 to 15 years. Professionally laid natural grass, on the other hand, costs only R40 to R60 per square metre.
How do you install artificial grass in South Africa?
How To Lay Artificial Grass On Soft Surfaces
- Remove existing soil. …
- Compact the area. …
- Add the weed barrier. …
- Add the sub base (to allow drainage) …
- Add the concrete borders (non decorative, only for securing the grass) …
- Lay your artificial grass. …
- Carefully trim the edges. …
- Glue the joints together.
How much is a square meter of artificial grass?
The Checkatrade guarantee
| Item | Range – Low | Range – High |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial grass (supply only) Budget per m2 | £9 | £14 |
| Artificial grass (suply only) Mid-range per m2 | £14 | £24 |
| Artificial grass (supply only) Premium range per m2 | £25 | £45 |
| All in cost for supply & installation(includes sub base) | £45/m2 | £80/m2 |
What is the fake green grass called?
AstroTurf
The popular name for artificial grass is AstroTurf, coined during the late 20th century when artificial turf became popular. Monsanto developed the first artificial turf using ChemGrass and rebranded it to AstroTurf.
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