This will prevent puddling on your new fake grass.
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Laying artificial grass on uneven concrete.
Good quality artificial grass is designed to be a fully permeable surface allowing water to drain through the grass.
We advise using a 16mm bit to drill holes where any puddles form then fill these holes with 10mm shingle.
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If it does it isn t a major issue but you ll need to drill some drainage holes.
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This is because artificial grass comes with its own very effective drainage solution.
Good quality artificial grass when installed correctly should drain rainwater through a drainage base below the levelling layer sand.
As i suggested above in most cases you shouldn t need a drainage system when buying artificial grass.
These installations tend to be very quick and easy to complete.
Installing the foam underlay.
Yes artificial grass can be installed on concrete and asphalt that has adequate drainage and the integrity of the concrete hasn t been compromised.
Not installing this layer is typical of a poorly installed lawn so you ll want to make sure you prepare your base thoroughly before laying your grass.
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You may need to repair minor damage before installing the grass including cracks or gaps larger than a 1 2 craters or low spots.
As mentioned above artificial grass needs drainage or it will end up a large sponge which soaks anything it touches.
If the water does not drain out completely and collects in puddles then drill holes of around 16 mm wherever the water puddles form and fill the holes with shingles of 10 mm.
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The number of holes you will need will depend on how the water currently drains.
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Use a foam underlay for artificial grass on concrete and decking although artificial grass should never be laid directly on top of existing grass or soil without a sub base it is possible to install artificial grass on to existing hard surfaces such as concrete paving and decking.