Playground Customization

Scott Marks

In a previous post, we discussed the many benefits of having a backyard playground constructed with artificial turf. With SYNLawn’s various products of grass that are perfect for children on any type of play equipment, there are certain considerations that you must take before installing the product in your backyard:

  • The height of the equipment
  • Head Injury Criteria (HIC) requirements
  • The areas of high use or “TrampleZones”
  • Preference of grass product

The height of the equipment is determined by the highest possible fall a child could endure while playing on the equipment. When this possible height is determined, specific measures can be made to install foam padding protection. SYNLawn’s quality padding prevents a child from injury from as high as 10 feet when using SYNBermuda Premium 200.

With more than 200,000 playground related injuries reported annually, child safety is one of our major concerns. That is why all of Southeast Turf’s synthetic playground turf meets ASTM HIC requirements to ensure your child’s safety and well-being. Children have accidents while playing, but turf that is HIC tested will reduce the chance of head injury significantly.

TrampleZones, or high traffic areas, are usually the areas directly around playground equipment that can see premature wear. Receiving a TrampleZone package upgrade ensures that the high traffic areas around the playground equipment can be replaced, rather than replacing the entire playground surface itself. Most commonly these areas include: under swings, around merry-go-rounds, beneath see-saws and the base of a slide. Typically, these are areas where natural grass would die, due to constant use.

Implementing an artificial playground surface in your backyard is also a great way to go green. With SYNLawn’s EnviroLoc™ Backing System, the backings of all of our products are 60-70 percent green by weight. The artificial grass also saves money on water consumption, since roughly 30 percent of our water use goes to irrigating lawns, and as high as 70 percent in western states. It also helps reduce the carbon emissions and fuel consumption that everyday lawn equipment exhumes.

The final consideration is up to you! With a variety of playground grasses to choose from, you are free to choose which type you like most or which best suits your neighborhood. Southeast Turf will take care of building the perfect playground in your backyard with the best rated products. Please contact us today to schedule a free on-site consultation.

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Artificial Grass Reviews in North Carolina

Ron C.

Apex, NC

The Marks Family are true professionals. Answer calls/texts immediately. They treated my home like it was there own. They also hold their employees to the same standard. Clean and efficient, when they left it was like (other than the job) they were never there.

Sandra M.

Fort Mill, SC

We can’t say enough about the great service and products from Southeast Turf! From the first meeting to the installation, they were great to deal with. Not to mention how awesome my yard looks. I think several of my neighbors are going to have it done as well because they too were impressed! Thank you!!

Chris H.

Monroe, NC

I had a small fenced in area off our patio that our dogs used. Southeast Turf installed artificial grass and it looks great. The team showed up on time and did a great job. They are booked out for a few months because they are in high demand. We love our new dog area. No more dirty dog feet, no more digging and no more smell!!

Lisa M.

Surfside Beach, SC

Turf installation at our beach home. Two large dogs with a small side yard creates challenges for potty time and maintaining your yard. They were able to solve this concern with turf installation that provides a safe area for our furbabies and a beautiful physical appearance as well. The installation was professionally handled and we are loving our new area!

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