| Why should I choose to install PPG
Synthetic greens instead of real grass greens? |
Installing a natural grass green is very expensive, however, not nearly
as expensive (in money, time and frustration) as maintaining a real
green. Not only do you have to fertilize, mow and water on a regular
basis, but you have to have specific quantities of chemicals and water,
correctly applied, to maintain your green properly. You also need special
equipment - like that used at your golf club. Most golfers who
have installed real grass putting greens spend more time maintaining their
green than they do enjoying it.
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| What Maintenance is required on
a PPG green? |
The polypropylene sand filled putting green is almost maintenance free. The best way to remove debris and leaves on the surface is by using a leaf blower. Be cautious while using pressure water on the putting surface; it will make the sand in the putting green uneven. Also the calcium deposit in the hard water can coat the fiber to make it looks grey. The sand filled polypropylene green is recommended to have a tune up by PPG in every 2~3 years.
Nylon putting green in other hand requires no maintenance at all.
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| What is the PPG Warranty? |
Professional Putting Greens warrants the materials supplied in the construction of the synthetic surface for a period of eight (8) calendar years and workmanship for a period of one (1) calendar year from the date of installation. This limited warranty covers any defects, failure in or to the surface from causes such as a chemical attack from adhesives, backing materials or cleaning agents. For our complete Synthetic Turf Limited Warranty, please call us at 949.709.5889. |
| What is the difference between Polypropylene and Nylon Putting Greens? |
Nylon Putting Greens, aka Conventional Putting Greens are made from tightly knitted Nylon Looped Fibers and require no or little sand-fill. Nylon green speed is usually between 8~10 on the stimpmeter. This type of green requires no maintenance. Nylon Greens can be installed on most any surface, and are by far the best choice for indoor installations. Although a stronger material in the beginning, Nylon will break down over time, and harden in direct Ultra-Violet (UV) light. Most of time this type of turf is chosen by people who weights "maintenance" over "performance."
Polypropylene Putting Greens, aka Sand-Filled Putting Greens require multiple layer of sand be brushed into the turf as the last stage on installation. Poly green requires experience, skill and is much more complicate to build than the nylon green. A well build poly green the speed can be between 9~12 on the stimpmeter. But this type of green requires minor tune-up in every 2~3 years to back fill the sand. They are designed to be installed on soil based surface to simulate the real grass green. Poly putting greens are much more durable and resist UV light better than Nylon; making them very popular for outdoor installation. Furthermore, Polypropylene turf makes for better chipping greens because the ball tends to check more realistically than on a Nylon green. This type of green is the choice for people who want his putting green looks and performs like a real grass green.
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