I used GST’s Weed Barrier to protect my flower beds, and it has been incredibly effective. Since installing it, I’ve had virtually no weeds to deal with, which has saved me hours of weeding. The material is durable, easy to install, and allows water to reach my plants. It’s been a game-changer for maintaining a beautiful garden with minimal effort.
Read Answer: Weed barrier first before sub base
Weed barrier is an optional item for artificial grass installations. In general, weeds wont grow through turf or at least won’t be much of an issue. Occasionally, you will see them coming through the edges and seldom to see them grow on the surface of the artificial grass. Some people won’t mind minimum weeds here or there along the turf as it make the entire artificial surface look more realistic, for people who has a problem with weed and prefer a almost perfect artificial grass surface, and have some extra budge, using weed barrier will definitely take care of the concern. The weed barrier goes in place after before you lay the turf, on top of the sub base, it is very hard to suggest if you should do it yourself or by an installer. If you are doing the entire installation yourself, the weed barrier will be a simple step extra. The weed barrier is a polypropylene fabric comes in as rolls which make it relatively easy to install, you will need a few nails to secure the weed barrier onto the sub base, won’t need much, just enough to prevent the fabric from moving or shifting. You can find more information on weed barrier from this link: https://www.globalsynturf.com/products/weed-barrier
Read Answer: How and when do I apply the weed barrier?
Well, weed can always find ways to grow anywhere, ideally I will recommend to use weed barrier under the artificial grass if people bothers by weed. Some people might care less about weed problems if they are not over growing. With artificial turf, even weed sometimes pops up along the edges or very rarely through the drainage holes, but they will be very minimal and some people would think a few weed makes the artificial turf look even more realistic. For people like me who would like an absolute clean turf surface, weed barrier will definitely help. Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions, you can call us at 877 796 8873 or email us at [email protected], thank you.
Read Answer: How can I tell if I'll need weed barrier or not?
We carry two different type of weed barrier to be used with artificial grass installations. The cheaper version of the weed barrier has an eight year warranty and the 15 year warranty version cost a bit more. These weed barrier products are designed to be installed under the artificial turf so have minimal or none exposures to sun and tends to last a very long time. You can find the details of our weed barrier products at this link: https://www.globalsynturf.com/products/weed-barrier. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us by phone: 877 796 8873 or email: [email protected] or fill out this online form: https://www.globalsynturf.com/free-quote
Read Answer: How long does the weed barrier last?
Once installed, the weed barrier will last just as long as your artificial grass. Since it will be under the turf with no exposures to sunlight, it won’t need to be replaced at all. For any further questions, please call us at 877 796 8873 or email us at [email protected], thank you.
Read Answer: Does the weed barrier ever need to be replaced?
No. The weed barrier is optional. Use it if weeds have strong roots at the time of installation.
Read Answer: Do I need a weed barrier for artificial grass installation?