{"id":1595,"date":"2010-11-05T18:07:00","date_gmt":"2010-11-05T05:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/?p=1595"},"modified":"2021-01-22T00:36:11","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T11:36:11","slug":"turf-installer-artificial-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-gardening\/turf-installer-artificial-grass.html","title":{"rendered":"Turf Installer – What Artificial Grass Specialists do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A lawn grass or turf installer is a tradesperson who can assess your turf and lawn needs, then provide and install prefabricated or artificial grass.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turf Installer<\/h2>\n

A\u00a0lawn grass or turf installer will often visit the site to work out how much grass you require and then explain to you the pros and cons of each option.<\/p>\n

Artificial grasses have a particular grain direction. Before rolling out the grass, the turf installer will make a note of the grain direction, then they will roll the turf onto the prepared sub-base. Once it’s laid out they’ll position it accurately and stretch out wrinkles, staking the turf before it’s stretched or pulled to keep it from shifting.<\/p>\n

Once the turf is positioned, the edges will be trimmed with a razor knife or carpet cutter so they’re perfectly straight. Nails are used to secure the edges of the turf and should be spaced every 30cm, or as required.<\/p>\n

A grass or turf installer\u00a0services will often include:<\/h3>\n