Why it’s worth investing in high-quality artificial grass

It’s inaccurate to only compare price when choosing products – and artificial grass is no exception to the rule. Cost comparison in any industry is always on a like-for-like basis. However, in the grass market, that difference is far more than simply pile height and price.  

When something is cheaper, it’s usually because you are getting less product. There is only so far you can go when cutting production costs before you start hitting problems. For example, while it all looks the same when it is brand new on the roll, that will change once the artificial grass has been exposed to the elements.  

Cheap products may have that unbelievably tempting price, but if it starts failing sooner than you think, it actually becomes a very costly investment for the homeowner and a reputation-damaging project for the contractor or landscaper. 

Artificial grass – such as PermaLawn, pictured – is a smart, convenient and aesthetically pleasing solution.

 Like most things, manufacturers can take shortcuts in the production process to save themselves time and money, which allows them to offer their artificial grass at a lower price than their competitors. However, it’s important to remember that these cheap prices only come by sacrificing quality. 

To help you avoid purchasing an artificial grass you may regret installing in the future, there are a few key signs you can look out for to help you spot poor quality products – and ensure you can enjoy the many benefits that having an ever green and ever mowed lawn brings for years to come. 

A certain level of yarn loss is to be expected, but it shouldn’t be excessive. The easiest way to test this is to pull the tufts from the middle of your sample – if you get good resistance and no shedding, your product is solid. 

When enquiring about artificial grass, you should also ask about the stich rate, which is the number of stitches per 10cm. As a general rule of thumb, better quality grass as a higher stitch rate. 

  It’s important to remember that cheap prices only come by sacrificing quality.

I’d love to hear from our current customers, contractors and landscapers about their experiences when recommending artificial grass to clients. Do you tend to propose cheaper materials to be able to compete on price or would you rather insist on a higher quality option to help preserve your reputation? 

I talk in more detail on this topic on our website – take a look here: https://www.permaroof.co.uk/news/why-good-quality-artificial-grass-proves-the-grass-is-greener-on-the-other-side