Artificial Grass for Pets Reading 

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For pet owners, in particular dog owner's the constant hassle of cleaning muddy paws when your dog returns back into the house from the garden after doing their business is one of the main drivers that pet owners start to investigate the merits of artificial grass.

A number of people will be weary of making the switch to fake grass, especially if they have seen their pet chewing or eating normal grass. As a result many pet owners will seek our pet friendly fake grass when looking for artificial grass for pets in Reading. The key thing to remember is that whilst artificial grass may look very much like real grass, it doesn't taste the same (not that we've spent that much time tasting different synthetic grasses against real grasses). Almost all pets such as rabbits or guinea pigs can run freely on artificial grass and are very unlikely to make a meal from the fake turf as they will recognise that it is not a source of food for them. As a result almost all artificial grass is suitable for pets but some will be better than other from an owners perspective.

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Artificial Grass for Dogs Reading

For pet owners who have had enough of muddy paws and are looking for artificial grass for pets in Reading then we have a suitable selection for you. From a dog owners perspective almost any artificial grass will seem a better choice than real grass, especially in those wet autumn  and winter months. However, as with most things in life you will get what you pay for so whilst you may initially be focussing on the artificial grass itself in regard to your dog the quality of installation, such as ensuring that your artificial lawn has proper drainage, will mean that you will not have puddles forming and have wet feet, although not muddy, coming into your house on a frequent basis.

Many pet dogs will also enjoy rolling around on fake grass outside so having a well installed artificial lawn will go a long way to ensure your have a hassle free time as a dog owner.

Best Artificial Grass for Pets

So when asked what is the best artificial grass for dogs and other pet owners the answer is a little more complicated than simply saying 'this one'. You may have seen on the internet or heard from friends, family or colleagues who have had artificial grass and have commented that the smell of dog urine lingers. If this is the case it will generally not be down to the actual grass they selected but more to do with the quality and correct selection of aggregate, membrane and fitting procedures.

We follow the correct artificial grass installation process and materials to ensure that your artificial lawn is as self cleaning as possible when it comes to pet pee. The groundworks need to be deep enough to ensure good drainage and if the aggregate has limestone in it, which ours does, it also acts as a natural neutraliser of dog pee.  The membrane we use is fully porous (in the right direction) further allowing a good flow down of the urine. The one aspect which can undermine all of this is if following laying of your artificial turf your installer then applies a sand infill. The sand will block a number of the synthetic grasses drainage holes and this will then cause the dog pee to sit in the sand - which will lead to the odour being noticeable.

As well as the correct installation our grass is treated with UV protective coating so as well as resisting fading from dog pee it will also protect it from fading from the sun and also keep the grass cooler so it can be enjoyed more by your pets in the hotter summer months without causing discomfort.

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Frequently Asked Artificial Grass for Dogs Questions:

  • Do you supply as well as fit artificial grass for pets?

    Yes, we can just supply artificial grass  - although the bulk of what we do is supply and fit. We pride ourselves on the qualitty of our artifical grass installationand when issuing guarantees most artificial grass fitters will only provide guarnatees on materials they are familiar with and have sourced themselves. If you are trying to get artificial grass on a budget beware as this may be a false economy. Regular artificial grass installers will have good trade rates with their synthetic grass suppliers so should be able to get the materials as a better price than you can get yourself. Whilst there are several online companies which will offer budget grasses a good or bad installation will make the biggest difference to the enjoyment of your artificial grass.

  • Which is the best artificial grass for dogs in Reading?

    There isn't one single best artificial grass that will be best for every location, cirumstances, budget and purpose. That said, dog owners generally choose a mid-height 35-38mm high synthetic grass as this provide a good balance  between aesthetics and practicallity for cleaning up after their dog. A pub would want something hard wearing to cater for lots of foot traffic so a long pile may not look so good if constantly trodden down. Talk to the experts at Artificial Grass Reading and once we know how you intend to use your fake grass we can help you decide on the best artificial grass for you and your pet!

  • When installing artificial grass for dogs do you do anything differently?

    Generally the process of innstalling artificial grass will be the same when replacing a lawn, whether or not a pet, in particular a dog, will be a primary user.  

    Good drainage and good membrane and properly aerated artificial grass will ensure that both owners an pets enjoy the artificial grass. 

    If you are looking at installing artificial grass over decking in an enclosed area for your pet it may be worth adding additional drainage holes in your decking to facilitate the draining of urin off the decking rather than the decking becoming an impermeable barrier for the wee to run away.

  • Can you fit artificial grass on top of decking for pet use?

    Yes we can. However, the down side is that unless you are prepared to roll up the synthetic grass and treat the wood underneath more frequently or add additional drainage holes you will shorten the life of your timber decking as pet urine will not be able to evaporate as quickly and the result will mean more moisture ingress into the wood. For composite decking the fluid will have nowhere to run to. If this for a small pet such as a rabbit or guinea pig this will be less of an issue but for a dog this may result in an adour problem arising.

  • Does your artificial grass fade over time from pet pee?

    No. All are grasses include a UV protective coating which prevents the grass from fading from the sun and regardless of how many times your pooch pees on it, it will continue to look great well past our standard guarantee period of 10 years.

  • What do you recommend to finish off artificial grass edging when a dog is the main user?

    This will depend on your specific fitting. Generally for many of our garden installations wooden sleepers are very popular as an edge. However, if you have male dogs in particular this raised wooden edging can be prone to be peed on  and could result in some odour build up if not rinsed of quite quickly and a speed up in the deterioration of the wooden sleepers. High density paving blocks or composite/PVC sleepers will provide a long lasting edge that will be less likely to harbour odours.

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