Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
What is the life expectancy of synthetic putting greens?
A: The turf comes with a 6-year or 12-year
limited warranty, however, the actual life expectancy is over 15 years.
Q: What type of maintenance
should I expect?
A: The DuraGreens
are virtually maintenance free. Debris like leaves, twigs, and dirt can
be easily removed with a leaf blower or broom. An occasional brooming
is recommended but not necessary. If you have a nylon putting green, you
can actually vacuum the turf. If you have a sand-filled polypropylene
green, occasional top dressing sand is necessary.
Q: Does the long term effect of the sun harm the synthetic putting
green or make it fade?
A: No. Our fibers are UV-treated and can
withstand the damaging effects of the sun, heat, wind, snow, ice and water.
Q: Are DuraGreens
realistic?
A: Performance and aesthetics are equally
important. Depending on what system (nylon vs. polypropylene) you purchase,
we offer putting greens and pitching greens. If you want to hit in from
over 20 yards, we recommend the sand-filled polypropylene system which
will hold a shot from a distance and putt extremely well.
Q: Can this be installed
over my existing lawn?
A: The existing sod must first be removed
either by spraying weed kill or removed with a sod-cutter, available at
any rental store. A fine layer of crushed aggregate is laid down, smoothed
and compacted before the turf is installed.
Q: How does the turf
drain?
A: We offer 2 choices, a perforated weather
backing or a non-perforated backing. If a non-perforated weather backing
is used, the water drains off the top of the turf and backing. With a
perforated backing, the water drains under the turf.
Q: Can pets harm the
synthetic turf?
A: No. Urine does not cause a problem
because the urine can be washed off, but actually the sand and rubber
absorbs the urine and then it evaporates. Other messes can be cleaned
with water and a pooper-scooper.