What Are The Benefits of Using Drainage Tiles Under Turf?
Related Product: Roof Open Drainage Tile
The Benefits of Using Drainage Tiles for Turf
Drainage tiles for artificial turf serve several important purposes. They help prevent standing water from being trapped underneath the turf, allowing it to perform at its best and helping water efficiently pass through. By investing in artificial turf drainage tiles, you’ll enjoy several benefits.
Enhanced Drainage
Using artificial turf drainage tiles, like AirDrain tiles, enhances the artificial turf’s drainage capabilities. By elevating the turf over the subgrade, the tiles allow air and water to circulate through the turf efficiently, speeding up drainage. Such a system increases efficiency, so the artificial turf can better cope with large amounts of water, such as the heavy rain received during a storm.
Reduced Odor
If water backs up and pools underneath synthetic grass, it can lead to a buildup of bacteria. That’s particularly true in areas where you’re using artificial turf for pets. Drainage tiles can help prevent water buildup, which reduces the growth of bacteria. Since bacteria can lead to strong odors, maximizing the drainage of your artificial turf base can help prevent unpleasant smells from developing.
Increased Stability
When water collects under artificial turf, the turf can become unstable, which can result in increased wear and tear. Using drainage tiles in your outdoor installations can help keep the turf stable for better, longer-lasting installation results. It can also help minimize wear and tear, preventing unnecessary and early repair or replacement needs and saving you money in the long term.
Enhanced Cleaning
Pairing drainage tiles with artificial turf can help you to better clean the turf. In the case of creating a dog play space or run, the drainage tiles will allow you to flush the turf with water more effectively, helping to reduce odors and keep the turf cleaner.
Increased Usage and Versatility
Installing drainage tiles as part of your underlayment can increase the versatility of your artificial turf. For example, if you’re installing artificial turf on a roof or patio, drainage will inherently be an issue. These tiles help to create drainage in areas where you wouldn’t otherwise have drainage, making these projects more practical and easier to complete.
By increasing the drainage capability of your artificial turf, you can enjoy it more often, too. Your children can go play on the lawn soon after a heavy rain, since the drainage tiles quickly channel water away from the artificial turf. The same is true of a sports field or other commercial installation; the tiles help maximize the amount of usage you’ll get out of the turf, maximizing your return on investment.
Qualities to Look for in Drainage Tiles for Turf
At Greatmats, we carry the Roof Open Drainage Tile because it features all of the qualities you want in artificial turf drainage tiles. This tile offers fast drainage and requires only a 0.25% slope, so it’s ideal for use on rooftops and other nearly completely flat surfaces. When used on such surfaces, it can drain away 2.85 inches of rainfall in one minute, so your turf will be capable of handling even torrential rainfalls.
The tile offers shock absorption and helps maintain a constant shock attenuation, which maximizes your turf’s performance. It provides both vertical and lateral drainage, plus it can be installed over concrete, asphalt, compacted aggregate, and more, making it a highly versatile choice.
The tile’s design makes that installation easy, too. Snap connectors mean you can quickly and effortlessly connect multiple tiles while also helping to prevent the tiles from separating during use. The tile weighs 3.1 pounds, so it’s easy to carry and install.
Additionally, the tiles are affordably priced. They’re a worthwhile investment that can enhance the performance of your artificial turf, contributing to its longevity and your enjoyment of the new surface.