FAQs

Synthetic Grass

What is it?
Artificial grass is normally a polypropylene fibre (plastic) woven into a rubber latex backing. It comes in various heights, densities and colours.

Does it burn or is it scratchy?
An adult can get friction burn from playing cricket or tennis on the surface. Children don't have the same mass or velocity and don't achieve similar results. The grass has an initial scratchy feel, but has a much softer feel after a "wearing in" period as the product "fibrulates".

How long does it last?
Products will last from 5 - 15 years depending on the quality of the product and the amount and type of foot traffic.

Does it have to be green?
Artificial grass comes in a range of colours other than green. Ask about our blue, and terracotta, even yellow is available.

Does the ground have to be flat?
Artificial grass can go over any surface, even bare earth or sand, but the final look of the product will directly reflect the evenness of the sub-grade below.

Will it burn?
Polypropylene will melt rather than ignite, but with sand infill, only the tips of the fibres will be affected, the sand will extinguish the flame

Is it waterproof?
Water won't damage the product as it is made for outdoor use. Water can penetrate down through the backing of the material. The material will not perform as a waterproofing membrane.

Does it fade?
All of our artificial grasses are made in Australia for our climate. They are U.V. treated and made for outdoor conditions.

What happens when it rains?
The water will take the line of least resistance. On areas where the fall is greater than 1%, the water will drain off the surface of the product. In areas where there is no fall, water can penetrate through the latex (rubber) backing, but this will not affect the grass in any way.

Will our trees die?
At Gadsby Surface Solutions we are conscious of your trees getting sufficient moisture. The artificial grass should always be cut back from around the base of the trees.

Does it need any maintenance?
Generally, artificial grass is considered a low maintenance product, but it is always a good idea to do some general "housekeeping" by sweeping off foreign objects i.e. leaves, dirt, sticks etc. Gadsby Surface Solutions has a maintenance team with "high pressure" equipment that will clean your grass.

Can it go over hills?
We have successfully contoured artificial grass over varying landscaped surfaces. We are only too happy to provide you with some references.

Softfall®

What is it?
Softfall® is an impact absorbing system. Its purpose is to serve as a protective cushion and the maximum fall height from equipment will determine it's thickness or depth. Softfall® can come in the form of EVA closed cell impact absorbing polyethylene pads, approximately 2 metres by 1 metre in size and from 10mm to 40mm thickness, or as a wet pour rubber seamless surfacing system consisting of a unique single component polyurethane resin binder, combined with black SBR rubber shred (Softrax®)

Has it been tested?
"Lab testing" - Reports are available
"Site testing" - Reports are available

How does Softfall® work?
It absorbs and disperses impact with minimum rebound.

How long will it last?
Our Softfall® pads are inert and don't absorb moisture, we estimate their lifespan is in excess of 10 years. The Softrax® Softfall® base rubber has a similar life span.

Does it drain?
Water tends to drain off the surface to the falls and the Softfall® pads will not become "water-logged". The Softrax® Softfall®  is porous, however most drainage occurs due to the falls of the surface.

What preparation of the surface is required?
If installation is over dirt or similar surface, base is prepared with 50mm of crushed metal dust, screeded and compacted.It can be easily installed directly over an existing concrete or asphalt area.