ARTIFICIAL TURF PROS AND CONS | Julie Khuu (2023)

Introduction

I recently removed all the grass from my courtyard and replaced it with artificial grass and I’m SO happy we did it and made the investment. There are a variety of reasons that you might want to add synthetic grass to your landscaping. This video will break down all the pro’s and con’s, different varieties, and price points so you can move forward with confidence.

We used Elite Artificial Grass based in Southern CA: www.eliteartificialgrass.com/ (Please mention that Julie Khuu referred you so I can get a $100 referral credit :) I used this turf for our yard: Imperial Synthetic Turf/ Kids Play

Let me know if you have any questions when it comes to synthetic turf for your yard!
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Hello, everyone, welcome back to the channel I'm, julie.

And today you are joining me on a super special episode.

We recently did a little bit of remodeling in our courtyard and replaced all of our dead grass with synthetic turf.

And I am so happy we made the investment.

There are a variety of reasons why you might want to add synthetic grass to your landscaping.

This video will break down all of the different varieties all of the different price points and the pros and cons.

So that you move forward with confidence.

Here is my courtyard before the turf you can see that there are a lot of dead patchy areas.

I have a huge beautiful tree that shades the entire courtyard, and before because of all of the grass and the watering we got so many mosquitoes, you really couldn't spend any time outdoors and enjoy it without getting bit.

And this is year round.

I have over 500 square feet of valuable real estate here in the courtyard.

And I felt like it was such a waste.

We have this beautiful courtyard, it's, private, it's, gated.

I really wanted a beautifully lush and green landscape so that it echoes kind of that homey feel that I love I met with so many different vendors when it came to specifying the right synthetic turf for our courtyard.

I know that there are a variety of different turf options out there.

And every single vendor carries a different line.

So it's really important for you to vet out all the contractors get to know the products understand the different price points and how much it would cost for the conditions in your current yard.

You have to consider the face weight, the color, the fibers, the pile height, the fuller and denser the turf, the plusher it's going to feel underfoot the sparser and lighter the turf, the less expensive, but it doesn't feel plush or cushy.

I met with so many different vendors and got schooled on the endless variety of turf options.

Tall blades, short blades, thick blades, a range of colors and how it's installed.

So you know exactly what's going in your yard.

These are the three most common types of synthetic turf on the market nylon polyethylene and polypropylene nylon is the strongest type of artificial grass, it's, very stiff and is typically most used for putting greens polyethylene is the most commonly used for yards and landscaping.

It has plenty of textures and a variety of colors polyethylene is the only type that I actually sourced for our project since it was perfect for a play area for kamari.

Lastly, you'll have polypropylene, which is the least expensive and least durable type of synthetic turf on the market.

Polypropylene is most commonly seen in those large rolls that you'll find at the hardware store it's, not ideal for landscaping.

And this type is really best for decorative display only I learned so much from these professionals.

And now I want to break down all the pros and cons of synthetic turf.

So you can make the right decision here are a list of the pros.

Artificial grass is very durable.

It can withstand wear and tear is weatherproof does not dry out.

It can resist pest infestations, especially if you have mosquitoes in your yard, it won't fade or flatten unless heavy objects are placed on top think, outdoor furniture, it's, great for a year-round.

Perfectly green grass.

Look.

It doesn't require any watering and it's tougher than real grass.

Artificial grass, doesn't discolor is uv stabilized.

And it typically has a 20 year lifespan, depending on the volume of traffic in the area.

Some turfs can be recycled at the end of its life.

So look out for those varieties and choose the ones that can be repurposed and recycled fleas, ticks and mosquitoes can't live in a yard covered with synthetic grass, because they can't nest breed or feed if you have pets, dogs can actually pee or poop right on the turf, the shorter the pile the easier it is to actually pick up all that poop.

If you have a larger dog and the dog pees on a certain spot in the yard, all you have to do is hose it down.

If you live in an area that's prone to drought, never having to water.

Your grass is actually great for water.

Conservation.

Let's.

Talk about all of the cons of artificial grass surface, heat, artificial turf holds more heat than natural grass.

So it can feel warm to the touch and get super hot when in direct sun since it's, plastic it's, even hotter than concrete or pavement manufacturers recommend hosing, the turf down 10 minutes before use and play, especially if you anticipate going without shoes, artificial grass does not flame up, but it can melt if something such as hot charcoal falls on it.

Or if it's under intense reflective sunlight from a window.

One of the vendors warned me that if you have double pane windows directly in front of the grass, there's, a possibility that the sun's reflection can actually melt the grass once it's reflected off of those double pane windows.

So make sure you ask your vendor or the specified contractor for more information, the turf can release odors in hot, humid climates, or with pet waste.

So make sure you hose the turf down and use a deodorizer like simple green to keep the turf smelling fresh.

Clearly, artificial grass is plastic.

So it's, not the most environmentally friendly finish, it will degrade and can possibly end up in the ocean.

So look for turf that is completely recyclable and can be repurposed, stay away from builder, grade turf.

These varieties are really low quality, they're, definitely more for budget, friendly options.

But they can look very cheap and tacky in your home, boosting curb appeal with artificial grass, or synthetic turf actually increases your home's value, because it looks beautiful year-round.

Let's.

Talk about price.

The price of the turf would depend on its shape its size, its color, its density, its face weight.

And of course, the amount of square footage required to cover your space expect to pay between six and eight dollars for low to mid price.

Synthetic grass to be installed mid to high end ranges between eight and ten dollars for material and installation only for more complex installations or to reroute your sprinkler lines.

That is an addition to the price of the material of demo and installation so expect to pay that little up charge based on the material that you're specifying.

My courtyard is a total of 504 square feet.

It cost me 5, 500 to demolish all of the old dead grass to add the synthetic turf and all of the underlayment and to reroute my sprinkler lines.

I originally had nine sprinkler heads in my courtyard, and typically the vendor will cut and cap every single sprinkler, unless you want it rerouted since I have existing planters on the perimeter of the courtyard.

I actually had them place a drip line out there.

And that was an up charge of 600.

If you're following me on instagram, you'll know that I shared a lot of behind the scenes of my entire process.

I mean, this process took a few months to kind of vet out if you're in the southern california area.

I highly recommend the vendor that we chose elite, artificial grass.

I found them on yelp.

And while I received over nine free estimates from so many vendors all around the area.

This is why I ultimately chose them.

They've been in the industry for over 20 years.

They have tons of accolades, and they are actually the highest rated company in 2019 for artificial grass.

I received a lot of less, expensive bids.

And to me, it was really dependent on the type of turf that that vendor carried, even though elite was a little bit of a higher price point than some of the other vendors.

I really respected that the sales person came in and really schooled me, not only on my courtyard and the turf options, but all of the different options that I needed to be able to still enjoy my garden.

And my courtyard specifically where to reroute that sprinkler line how to reroute that sprinkler line what I would put in place.

Instead, I love being able to speak with the reps and have them walk me through the entire process.

So I understand all of the options available out there.

Some of these sales reps didn't, even talk about my sprinklers.

They didn't even understand the condition of the courtyard that I had.

I mean, it was a really simple layout it's, really just one large square, except that I also had a huge tree in the middle.

I had some pre-existing up lights that were in the dirt beforehand, and they didn't even bring that up.

They didn't talk about the melting of the double pane glass.

They didn't talk about the dog waste.

So all in all, you really want to look for the vendor that understands your conditions and will walk you through the entire process.

We ended up going with this multi-purpose.

Kids play turf it's, a 65 ounce face, weight and it's 1.75 inches tall.

There were some varieties that were a little bit longer and a little bit plusher than this.

But what I heard is that obviously the plusher the grass the longer it takes to cool down once you hose it down.

We wanted something that was a little bit lower in pile height to make it easier to clean and maintain another bonus with elite is that they actually give you a referral fee.

You get a hundred dollars for every referral.

So if you're located in the southern california area, make sure that you tell them, julie, koo referred you.

So I can get that hundred dollar credit, I'll share their contact information in the description box and make sure you ask for owen.

I mean, he was so great and really answered all of my questions.

We've had our turf now for over two months, and I cannot stop raving about it.

I absolutely love how it transformed.

Our courtyard, the weekend that we laid the turf down we're, actually out of town.

And once we came home and opened the gate kamari was like running around in the grass.

She was kind of rolling around in it through all her shoes was walking barefoot.

I mean, she was just in heaven.

We've been hosting a ton of playdates with our friends and all these kids and they're, really enjoying the courtyard.

We set up a little play area.

We've turned the sprinklers on and nothing makes me happier than seeing our babies running around the lawn having a blast.

I was never able to use a courtyard like this before turf isn't, right for every home.

So definitely consider your needs your lifestyle and your purpose for getting the turf.

Do you currently have synthetic grass installed in your home? Are you thinking about it? Let me know if you have any questions when it comes to choosing the right turf for your project.

I can't, wait to show you how this courtyard transforms over time right now, clearly, it's a toddler's kids play area, but I could see it evolving into so much more.

We can host alfresco dinners out there.

Host, outdoor movie nights, craft areas.

I mean, there are so many ideas.

And the options really are endless when you have so much valuable square footage that you just added to your home.

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Thank you so much for watching I'll see you next week.