Synthetic grass is “hotter” than natural grass – true or false?
Both. In most everyday circumstances, the temperature on the surface of a synthetic lawn is identical to natural grass. During prolonged periods of unshaded areas, turf is typically warmer by as much as 10 to 20 degrees. The primary culprit is the infill; black rubber granules absorb the sun’s rays. An easy solution is a brief spray or sprinkling of water; evaporative cooling will greatly reduce the temperature. However, True Lawns also offer green Durafill silicone infill, which absorbs much less of the sun’s heat. So the temperature of our Bermuda turfs are virtually the same as natural grass.
