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Artificial Turf in SoCal: Odor, Heat & Gopher Concerns

Question: Southern CA, 400 sq ft backyard. Considering Tiger Turf artificial turf vs. stamped concrete/mulch. Concerns: rubber odor, heat absorption/reflection in walled yard, gophers (contractor says chicken wire solves).

Answer: Modern Turf Has Minimal Odor, Less Heat Than Concrete, Chicken Wire Stops Gophers

New turf (unlike 1970s Astroturf) has little outdoor odor. Hotter than grass but not as hot as concrete/asphalt. Chicken wire effectively blocks gophers.

—Russel

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