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RECREATION FEATURE

easigrass around the pool in a residential garden

Residential garden application

Play area application
Sport is a multi-turf product with a texturised monofilament yarn Installation
technology. It is ideal for high traffic areas, home tennis courts and DIY Kirkby works with an installation team of five people and Carr has 13.
putting greens. It has a diamond shape yarn with triple backing. The maximum size of any installation is 800-1000m2, and although
each size is unique, the basic installation guidelines are as follows:
EasiPong™ is a product that effectively eliminates the odours of pet • step one involves placing Easi-protect on the edge details and
urine on artificial grass. It is a powerful combination of ammonia- walkways to protect perimeters;
eliminating enzymes and odour-eating bacteria. It is harmless to pets, • step two replaces the current turf or surface with a weed
people and the environment. membrane and heavy aggregates, using specialist tools;
• step three applies silica sand once the artificial turf has been
installed around the edges. Spreading machines then brush the
sand into the base of the grass to raise the pile and create a lush,
professional finish;
• step four is where the installation team clears the site, removing
all rubble and dirt before leaving.
The artificial grass has a lifespan of six- eight years and maintenance
is recommended on an annual basis. It involves brushing up the
yarn, adding more silica sand if required and applying a microbial
spray to eliminate odours from pet urine.

Easigrass is a nationwide company with dealers in most South
African cities.

Jonty Kirkby 074 858 0908
sport is a multi-turf product, well-suited to home putting greens James Carr 082 375 1346

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