Early versions of synthetic grass was very similar to a carpet in that the drainage was quite poor causing various problems including the growth of mold and bacteria in the grass fibers. The lack of drainage also meant that the ground underneath the artificial surface became unsustainable with macro-organisms unable to survive. In general the environment was a particularly unhealthy one.
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A friend asked me if water could drain through artificial turf. The answer is yes. Artificial turf backing is designed to allow water to pass through the turf into the soil and it works well with any existing or new drainage situation. The backing material also serves as a weed barrier. And the porous