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Is artificial grass kid and pet friendly? |
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Artificial grass is definitely kid and pet friendly. In most cases, it is even safer than natural lawns since artificial grass does not require any pesticides or fertilizers. Artificial grass is strong, smooth and soft, which makes it very comfortable for bare feet or paws. |
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If my dogs always go to the bathroom on the grass; will they damage or destroy the artificial grass? |
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No, the burned or destroyed grass areas you are accustomed to seeing with natural sod will NOT be the case with artificial grass. With drainage built into all artificial grass products, combined with a crushed aggregate base for filtration, pet waste is easily picked up and then washed away with a garden hose. Your artificial grass will stay plush and green for many years to come. |
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What is the life expectancy of artificial grass? |
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Altamont Landscape provides an 8 Year Guarantee with every artificial grass installation against workmanship and fading, however the actual life expectancy is over 30 years with normal use. |
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What type of maintenance should I expect with artificial grass? |
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Artificial grass is virtually maintenance free. With artificial grass there is no mowing, fertilizing, mowing, etc. Debris like twigs, leaves and dirt can easily be removed with a broom or blower only if needed. |
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Is artificial grass flammable? |
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Artificial grass is no more flammable than a healthy natural lawn, and is much less flammable than a dry natural lawn. |
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What is the difference between "Clay Pavers & Concrete Pavers"? |
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Clay pavers are made with real clay that is mixed, extruded and baked in a kiln at very high temperatures and concrete pavers are made with a special blend of concrete and coloring that is compacted at very high pressures in a special machine. |
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Which type of paver is better? |
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There is very little difference between pavers in general. The important difference is the maker of the pavers. Paving materials can vary from one manufacturer to next. The qualities that make a paver perfect are its compressive strength, water absorption rate and abrasion index. |
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What happens if I have to do a repair job below the paving? Does it leave an unsightly patch mark? |
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No, that is one of the long term benefits to installing Flexible paving. Because all interlocking paving is flexible it can also resist cracking. This is especially beneficial in California which has very expansive soils. |
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Can you do any other types of specialty masonry? |
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Yes, our tradesmen are fully train masonry professionals. We specialize in matching almost any material and seamlessly installing it so that the repair is undetectable in most cases. |
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What does "Interlocking Paving" mean? |
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Interlocking paving is a misleading term. What actually constitutes interlocking is really a dynamic function containing three different components. They are "rotational interlock" (resistance to tipping) "horizontal interlock" (resistance to spreading) "vertical interlock (resistance to sinking)". So, that means for lasting quality you need good containment, good sub base and proper paver thickness. Thicker pavers for driveways thinner pavers for patios. |
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After you're done Paving the work surfaces should I Seal It? |
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Yes, it protects it from leaky cars that might leave oil stains and it stays cleaner for much longer if you seal it right away before it has a chance to get stained. Remember when it's sealed it only takes a hose to clean it off. We use breathable type sealers that protect against just about anything. |
