What is the best pile height for a roof garden, balcony or terrace?
For this type of application, a shorter pile is typically the way to go.
This is because the fake grass will almost exclusively be viewed from directly above, meaning that you won't really get the perception of depth that you do when viewing artificial grass from a distance.
The eye won't really be able to see much difference between a 25mm or 35mm pile in this instance.
Of course, longer pile grass are more expensive than shorter ones, so choosing a long pile wouldn't be particularly cost-effective, either.
When choosing an artificial grass for a roof garden, balcony or terrace, we recommend that you look for a pile height of between 20mm and 30mm.
What is the best pile density for a roof garden, balcony or terrace?
When choosing a fake grass for a roof garden, balcony or terrace, you should favour pile density over pile length.
It's vitally important to choose a fake turf that won't look sparse – which it will if you don't opt for a dense pile.
You should be looking at artificial grass with at least 18,000 stitches per square metre. The higher, the better.
Ask your chosen manufacturer for a detailed specification of their products, paying particular attention to the pile density.
What is the best fibre material to choose for a roof garden, balcony or terrace?
Although a hard-wearing fibre is important, softness is important, too, as you'll likely want to walk barefoot on your balcony or terrace.
Therefore, choosing a fibre that has a good balance between softness and resilience is key.
For this purpose, polyethylene fits the bill perfectly.
