This comprehensive guide will take you step-by-step through the process of measuring and calculating the area for artificial turf installation, divided into three chapters. Artificial grass is versatile and can be installed in a variety of spaces, each with its own unique shape and size. Although we refer to these spaces as "turf" in this guide, these principles apply whether you're measuring artificial turf on a patio, rooftop garden, baseball diamond, or traditional backyard.
We'll cover measurements and square footage calculations for:
1. Square and rectangular lawn
2. Circular lawn
3. Triangular lawn
4. L-shaped lawn
One of the first questions people ask when considering installing fake grass is the expected cost. Determining an accurate cost estimate depends on knowing the amount of lawn required. To estimate the cost of artificial turf installation, it is crucial to know the size of your lawn. Since artificial grass is sold by the square foot, the most convenient unit of measurement is feet (although you can easily convert to meters using an online calculator). Lawn rolls come in a variety of sizes, with the standard size being 15 feet wide by 100 feet long. It's worth noting that turf is directional, similar to fur or certain fabrics, meaning the blades are angled in one direction. To prevent a "ruffle" effect on the lawn, additional sod may be needed to ensure proper alignment when cutting the pieces.
What tools are needed for artificial turf measurement?
Measuring the area of artificial turf isn't overly complicated, but having the right tools is crucial for accuracy. Before measuring your lawn or space, gather the following items:
1. Tape measure
2. Pen or pencil
3. Paper (graph paper is ideal, especially for irregularly shaped areas)
4. Calculator
Summary: In this chapter we introduced the preparation work before determining the size of artificial grass and calculating the square footage. In the next chapter we will specifically calculate the area based on different lawn terrains.
