{"id":2443,"date":"2020-10-10T05:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-10-10T12:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purchasegreen.com\/blog\/sub-base-varieties\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T15:58:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T22:58:09","slug":"sub-base-varieties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purchasegreen.com\/blog\/sub-base-varieties","title":{"rendered":"Sub-base Varieties: Which one is right for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sub-base is the term used to describe the material that lies directly underneath the artificial grass surface. There are a couple of sub-base varieties used in artificial grass installations. Each has its own strength and specialty.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crushed Miscellaneous Base<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sub-base typically comes from recycled concrete or recycled asphalt. It consists of a sand-gravel mixture of varying-sized particles up to \u00be of an inch in size.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMB compacts better and is less expensive than decomposed granite, which is why it is the more common choice for landscaping applications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decomposed Granite<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often referred to as DG, this sub-base is granite rock that has weathered to the point that it readily fractures into smaller particles of gravel, sand, and clay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DG is more permeable and can be used to achieve a smoother finish than CMB, but it is substantially more expensive. DG is more suited for putting green applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So which is best?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both are great materials for your sub-base. CMB is more easily compacted than DG but doesn&#8217;t drain quite as well. DG, meanwhile, yields a smoother finish than CMB but it is quite a bit more expensive. Generally, CMB is the best choice for artificial grass in landscaping while DG is the best choice if you&#8217;re installing a putting green.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you&#8217;ve spread the sub-base material over your installation site, your best option for a proper installation is to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.purchasegreen.com\/artificial-grass-tools\/artificial-grass-tools-vibratory-plate-compactor.html\">vibratory-plate compactor<\/a>. You may also opt to use a roller and a hand tamper to get those hard-to-reach areas and tight corners. And be sure to wet down your sub-base as you&#8217;re compacting it to help remove any voids or air spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re still unsure which sub-base is best for your project, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purchasegreen.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> at your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purchasegreen.com\/locations\/\">local Purchase Green store<\/a>, and we&#8217;ll be happy to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sub-base is the term used to describe the material that lies directly underneath the artificial grass surface. There are a couple of sub-base varieties used in artificial grass installations. Each has its own strength and specialty. Crushed Miscellaneous Base This sub-base typically comes from recycled concrete or recycled asphalt. 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