Children, elderly people and pets are particularly susceptible to burns from contact with artificial turf on a hot day. Watering your lawn or planting a shady tree can also dramatically change how ...

Children, elderly people and pets are particularly susceptible to burns from contact with artificial turf on a hot day. Watering your lawn or planting a shady tree can also dramatically change how ...

On a 90-degree Los Angeles day, the temperature of artificial turf can reach 150 degrees or higher — hot enough to burn skin. And artificial turf is disproportionately installed to replace ...

Conventional artificial turf can reach surface temperatures of up to 70°C on sunny days. These temperatures are high enough to cause burn injuries and trigger heat related illnesses, ranging from ...

A Las Vegas student suffered from heat burns and blisters after being forced to crawl on artificial turf during football practice, according to NBC affiliate KSNV. The student's grandmother ...

Just like any landscape alteration, artificial turf can have an effect on nearby trees. Proper planning and tree care can help mitigate potential stress factors and support a balanced landscape.

An artificial sports pitch that absorbs rainwater and lets it evaporate on hot days stays much cooler than ordinary fake grass. The self-cooling turf could protect athletes from burns and heat ...

Children, elderly people and pets are particularly susceptible to burns from contact with artificial turf on a hot day. Watering your lawn or planting a shady tree can also dramatically change how ...