Knowledge Center category
See what happens below, between, and around the turf—and why workmanship matters.
Installation & Site Preparation
Base material is the prepared aggregate layer placed between the subgrade and artificial turf in many landscape installations. It creates a stable, shaped, compacted, and generally permeable platform for the surface system.
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Installation & Site Preparation
Class II road base usually refers to a graded aggregate base meeting a particular public-agency or local specification. The exact term is regional; a supplier or installer should identify the governing specification rather than relying on the label alone.
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Installation & Site Preparation
Decomposed granite is weathered granite broken into small particles and fines. Some regional turf installers use specified products as part of a compacted base, but the name alone does not establish gradation, stability, or drainage performance.
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Installation & Site Preparation
A turf seam is the joint where two artificial-grass pieces meet. Seams are commonly secured with compatible tape and adhesive or another specified system, then aligned so spacing, pile direction, and appearance remain consistent.
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Installation & Site Preparation
Weed barrier is a fabric or membrane used in some artificial-grass assemblies to reduce plant growth or separate materials. Placement and permeability matter, and it does not guarantee a weed-free installation.
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