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Artificial turf research and data
This is where we publish our own models and data syntheses. Every page states its method and assumptions so you can see how a number was produced, check it against your situation, and decide how much weight to give it.
The calculators on this site use the same assumptions, so the numbers you get from a tool will match the tables here. See sources and methodology for how we build and update these models.
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- Artificial Turf Cost Index 2026Our modeled installed price ranges for economy, mid-range, premium, pet and putting green turf, by project size band and by component, with methodology and assumptions.
- How Much Water Does Artificial Turf Save? Our Model for 12 US CitiesModeled annual irrigation for warm-season and cool-season lawns in 12 US cities, using evapotranspiration, rainfall and crop coefficients, with the formula and limits stated.
- Artificial Turf Surface Temperature: What Field Measurements ShowA synthesis of measured surface temperatures for turf, grass, concrete and mulch, the factors that drive turf heat, how long watering cools it, and practical skin and paw thresholds.
All research and data guides
Artificial Turf Cost Index 2026
Our modeled installed price ranges for economy, mid-range, premium, pet and putting green turf, by project size band and by component, with methodology and assumptions.
Artificial Turf Surface Temperature: What Field Measurements Show
A synthesis of measured surface temperatures for turf, grass, concrete and mulch, the factors that drive turf heat, how long watering cools it, and practical skin and paw thresholds.
How Much Water Does Artificial Turf Save? Our Model for 12 US Cities
Modeled annual irrigation for warm-season and cool-season lawns in 12 US cities, using evapotranspiration, rainfall and crop coefficients, with the formula and limits stated.
How Long Does Artificial Turf Last? Our Lifespan Model
A transparent multiplier model for expected turf service life by use intensity, UV index, fiber type, product tier and maintenance, with a lookup table and worked examples.