An artificial grass lawn is a remarkable surface that will benefit your home in several different ways. From stunning aesthetics to reduced costs on maintenance, a synthetic turf lawn is one of the best investments that you can make for your property. However, it still isn’t impervious to damage and wear and tear. If you own or are planning to own a synthetic grass lawn, here are five factors that can cause damage to it.

Excessive Weight

Excessive weight can damage the integrity and structure of your artificial turf lawn. This can cause myriad  issues and jeopardize the functionality and health of your lawn. It should be noted that your synthetic grass won’t be damaged simply through light foot traffic or moderate use. What will damage your turf is the excessive weight of a parked vehicle on top of it. This, along with anything too heavy for your turf, will cause harm to it and drastically shorten its lifespan. 

Adhesive Substances

Mistakenly dropping any adhesive substances onto your turf can cause damage to it. Substances like chewing gum can stick to the blades of your synthetic grass and negatively affect their performance. If the adhesive is not removed in time, you may be forced to cut the blades, which would make your surface uneven. An uneven surface not only makes for an unpleasant aesthetic, but it will also be less effective. 

Oils & Grease

Be careful not to spill any oils onto your artificial turf lawn. Whether it’s motor oil, grease, cooking oil, or suntan oil, your turf can be damaged when exposed to these spilled liquids. This damage occurs because oil can break down the plastics that are in your turf. If you happen to spill either oil or grease onto your synthetic grass lawn, be sure to clean it immediately. They can be tough to wipe off if left unaddressed after a spill. 

Sharp-Edged Furniture & Accessories 

While artificial turf is a resilient surface that can endure a good deal of weight and use, it is still susceptible to damage by things like furniture and accessories with high-pressure sharp edges. If you’re an artificial grass owner who places furniture on top of your surface, you need to ensure that the feet of your accessories aren’t sharp, otherwise, the blades of your turf can be compromised. Instead, you’ll need furniture with flat legs or feet that can rest on top of a turf surface without causing any harm.

Reflected Sunlight

Although it may sound strange, reflected sunlight is a larger threat to the health of your turf lawn than direct light. Your synthetic grass lawn can still thrive for many years even in a warmer weather climate with lots of direct sunlight. This isn’t the case when your turf is exposed to a large amount of reflected sunlight. This is because of the increased UV exposure that comes from the reflected light. It will damage your turf and dramatically reduce its lifespan. 

To have a durable artificial turf lawn that can withstand these types of damage and still function efficiently, get in touch with the experts at Artificial Turf by Fenix. At Artificial Turf by Fenix, our synthetic grass installations will ensure a long-lasting high-quality surface that will satisfy the needs of property owners. We’ve been able to achieve this quality because we use only the best artificial grass products available for every one of the services that we provide. For more information, check out our services here or give us a call today at (877) 673-8873 to speak with one of our knowledgeable team members.