How Do I Measure for Artificial Turf in Vancouver?

May 26, 2023

With the warm weather upon us here in Metro Vancouver, many homeowners are looking to tackle the landscaping projects that have sat dormant through the winter. Given its practicality, aesthetic value, and longevity, many people are choosing artificial turf installation in Vancouver. Synthetic grass is easy to maintain, looks great year-round, and offers a host of benefits that an organic lawn does not. However, if you’re planning to install artificial turf in Vancouver, there are a few more steps than simply casting seeds and crossing your fingers. Here are some tips from our knowledgeable team on how to measure in preparation for installing synthetic grass.

More than meets the eye

Although it may seem simple enough to eyeball your desired area of installation and step out how many feet you think you’ll need, when it comes to artificial turf installation in Vancouver you’ll want to measure twice and cut once. Ensuring you have enough material to cover the width and length of your space will save you the hassle of having to pause your project and order more turf (especially if there is a lead time on your material) or even worse have unnecessary seams in your synthetic lawn. Typically, rolls of turf can come in widths of 15 feet or 4.5 metres. Standard rolls of turf come in lengths of 100 feet. What all this means is that if the widest stretch of your coverage area is less than 15 feet, all you need to do is order enough length to complete your project. If your length exceeds 100 feet, then you will need more than one roll of turf.

Out of shape

Part of what gives homes in Vancouver their charm is the varied shapes and designs of their exterior landscaping. Unfortunately, when it comes to installing artificial grass in landscaping, this can make things a bit more complicated for the measuring process. For the lucky few that are working with a rectangular or square-shaped area, one must simply measure the length and width and then multiply to determine the square footage. More importantly, determining the length will tell your supplier where to custom cut your roll. However, if you have a more unique space, you may need to do a bit of puzzling to section your area into more measurable spaces. With a pen and paper, sketch out the outlines of your area and segment the space into recognizable shapes. Then, determine the widest points of these shapes running in the same direction along the same horizontal axis. The total of these will give you your total width. To measure length simply measure between the furthest points of your vertical axis. Artificial turf in Vancouver has directional blades of grass, meaning you cannot cut and cobble together from the roll’s wastage to cover any gaps. The grass blades will not look uniform, and the seams will be very noticeable.

If you’re excited about your artificial turf installation in Vancouver, but feeling daunted by the measuring process don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Turf Suppliers Canada. While they say one measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions, we can tell you from experience that when it comes to installing artificial grass, one expert measurement trumps them all.