Artificial Turf for Residential and Commercial Landscapes (Removed)
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Artificial turf is essentially a flooring fabric made from a variety of materials and layers. Since its creation, the artificial turf industry has studied the behavior of natural grass and the safety and sustainability of artificial grass. This course examines today’s artificial grass systems and discusses how they are carefully planned, designed, and built to suit the specific needs of an outdoor residential or commercial landscape.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Explain the function of each component of a synthetic turf system and evaluate the materials that may be used for its manufacture.
- Discuss artificial grass systems in terms of their durability, environmental impact, and safety.
- Describe the installation process of a synthetic turf system.
- Examine key synthetic grass selection considerations and explore the advantages of artificial grass systems over natural grass.
- Discuss the economic and environmental advantages of installing synthetic grass landscaping by assessing its construction and performance and the LEED® credits which may be available for its use in a landscape project.
- Cite application examples and discuss the importance of selecting the correct synthetic turf system for any application or environmental exposure.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Jason Mayer on behalf of FieldTurf Commercial. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Jason Mayer
Title: Director of Contracting, EasyTurf
Background: Jason has worked in the synthetic turf industry for more than seven years serving as the Director of Contracting and co-manager of the Commercial Division for EasyTurf/FieldTurf Commercial. He is responsible for the operational management, budget oversight and leadership of contracting activities related to commercial synthetic turf projects installed throughout North America. Jason is also in charge of overseeing the Company’s product specifications and managing all local, state and federal contracting systems.
Jason began his professional career as a U.S. Marine, serving for eight years as a Public Affairs Specialist and BRACC Contracting Specialist. He then served as the Director of Government Operations for MARCOA Publishing for eight years managing the day-to-day operations for more than 200 annual government contracts, including the coordination of 75 employees spread throughout eight different departments.
