Sub Base Depth For Artificial Grass

If you ignore the sub base you could end up with wrinkles and gaps or soft spots in your grass.

Sub base depth for artificial grass.

A solid well compacted sub base is crucial in providing sufficient strength to allow foot traffic and items of furniture to be placed upon the artificial lawn. Uneven surfaces can create dips in your lawn and cause accidents. It is what will give your artificial lawn structural stability. The sub base material is the foundation of an artificial grass installation.

Artificial grass material was made porous so water can pass through if your artificial grass sub base material is not installed properly it could cause wrinkles and gaps in your turf. Make sure you remove 60 80mm of soil before you lay down the sub base and new artificial turf as this will result in a perfect installation. We need the underside of the artificial grass to key into the sand so some give is necessary. The best sub base for artificial grass is one that functions like native soil.

The existing soil in most grass areas expands and contrasts in hot and cold and wet and dry conditions. Apply 50mm layer of 6mm to dust granno stone or grit over the weed barrier compacted using an automated whacker plate this can be hired from your local hire shop and level flat so the top of your sub base is level with the top. This will not only prevent weeds but will also stabilise the sub base prior to artificial grass being laid. For the best looking artificial grass use a great sub base.