There has been an overwhelming demand for a benchmark certification program for GREEN construction projects. This construction benchmark is sponsored by the non-profit US Green Building Council and the program is called LEED.
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The projects that have the LEEDS seal of approval are showing that the project demonstrates energy-efficiency and a lower to operating costs. Furthermore, enhance the occupant health and wellbeing but most importantly increase investment returns as compares to other non-LEED approved building products.
The LEED certification is achieved with an accrued amount of points, out of 69 points total, for GREEN products and certifications are awarded in levels Platinum (52 Pts), Gold (39 Pts) and Silver Levels (33pts) as well as standard LEED certification with 26pts.
Artificial turf products provide points under LEED New Construction and LEED of Existing Buildings in the following areas:
WATER EFFICIENCIES:
WE Credit 1.1: Water Efficiency Landscaping: 50% Reduction – 1 Point.
Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough hd WE Credit 1.2: Water Efficiency Landscaping: No potable Water Use or No Irrigation – Additional 1 Point.
MATERIALS & RESOURCES:
MR Credit 2.1: Construction Waste Management: Divert 50% From Disposal – 1 Point.
MR Credit 2.2: Construction Waste Management: Divert 75% From Disposal – 1 Point in addition to MR Credit 2.1.
MR Credit 3.1: Materials Reuse: 5% – 1 Point.
MR Credit 3.2: Materials Reuse: 10% – 1 Point in addition to MR Credit 3.1.
MR Credit 4.1: Recycled Content: 10% (post-consumer + ½ pre-consumer) – 1 Point.
MR Credit 4.2: Recycled Content: 20% (post-consumer + ½ pre-consumer) – 1 Point in addition to MR Credit 4.1.
MR Credit 5.1: Regional Materials: 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally – 1 Point.
MR Credit 5.2: Regional Materials: 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally – 1 Point in addition to MR Credit 5.1.
In addition, four other points may be awarded for artificial turf towards ID Credit 1-1-4 of Innovation in Design. These additional four points are possible because the products are of a recyclable nature and there are several water saving benefits.
For more detailed information on LEED, please visit the US Green Building Council’s website: www.usgbc.org/leed/.
To view a complete and current schedule of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System click: http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=1095
After careful investigation and review, ATS offers the most complete line of artificial turf products at the very best value in the industry. Check out the results for yourself.
The following is an independent comparative study of products, specifications and pricing from the leading artificial grass companies.
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Company Name |
High Grade Turf |
High Grade Turf Face Weight |
Medium Grade Turf |
Medium Grade Turf Face Weight
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Low Grade Turf |
Low Grade Turf Face Weight |
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$/SQ.FT.
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$/SQ.FT. |
$/SQ.FT. |
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Artificial Turf Supply |
LXR PRO-90S |
90 oz. |
LXR PRO-73S |
73 oz. |
LXR PRO-65 |
65 oz. |
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$4.07 |
$3.52 |
$3.45 |
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Pro Green |
Premium Plus |
90 oz. |
Premium Plus |
70 oz. |
LST Fescue |
46 oz. |
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$5.91 |
$5.10 |
$4.54 |
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Astro Lawn |
Newport Bluffs |
82 oz. |
Key Largo |
60 oz. |
Jamestown |
44 oz. |
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$5.45 |
$4.35 |
$2.25 |
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Shelton Carpet |
California Fields |
66 oz. |
California Fields |
56 oz. |
Fields |
46 oz. |
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$5.75 |
$4.50 |
$3.00 |
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Sprint Turf |
Dual Tone |
70 oz |
N/A |
N/A |
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$2.68 |
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X-Grass |
Centipede |
70 oz. |
Softgrass |
47 oz. |
N/A |
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$3.41 |
$2.78 |
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Synlawn |
Platinum 355 |
82 oz. |
Premium 240 |
78 oz. |
Fescue 110 |
48 oz. |
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$6.89 |
$5.29 |
$3.39 |
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Synthetic Turf International |
65 |
65 oz. |
50 |
50 oz. |
N/A |
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$4.10 |
$3.50 |
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Pregra |
E Series |
69 oz. |
MBO 350 |
72 oz. |
N/A |
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$4.50 |
$3.99 |
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On Deck Sports |
Liberty Elite |
90 oz. |
Liberty Pro |
69 oz. |
Liberty |
46 oz. |
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$4.45 |
$3.75 |
$2.75 |
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Tiger Turf |
74 |
74 oz. |
64 |
64 oz. |
N/A |
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$2.94 |
$2.94 |
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Omega Turf |
Omega 7 |
70 oz. |
N/A |
N/A |
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$4.50 |
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Turf Pro Grass |
Dark Green |
N/A |
Light Green |
N/A |
N/A The Animatrix hd |
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$5.00 |
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Polyturf
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92 |
92 oz. |
65 |
65 oz. |
58 |
58 oz. |
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$3.85 |
$3.30 |
$3.25 |
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Easy Turf |
Turf Only Unavailable |
Turf Only Unavailable |
Turf Only Unavailable |
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Forever Lawn |
Turf Only Unavailable The Thing About My Folks |
Turf Only Unavailable |
Turf Only Unavailable |
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I installed your turf here in Arizona about a month ago and it looks great. Not bad for a homeowner install, I think. We’re hoping to get a $430 credit on our water bill from the city for irrigated turf removal.
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Project has turned out good so far. I worked all summer on the rock-faced curb and planters; it was very gratifying to get the turf installed. I live in the mountains and had to stop construction for the winter. It’s snowing big flakes outside right now. The turf is my dog’s favorite place to hang out.
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The Tecolote Mustang Baseball Field is complete! ArtificialTurfSupply.com would like to thank Smart Scapes from San Diego, CA for their hard work and timely completion of the second baseball field for the city of San Diego. Utilizing the state of the art, SportPRO-42 artificial turf system, the youngsters of San Diego, CA will definitely be playing a lot more baseball this summer! We look forward to working with the community of San Diego, CA on their additional artificial turf needs. For more information on the Tecolote Baseball Fields please feel free to contact an ATS team member.
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