THE SOUTHWEST GREENS DIFFERENCE
Our products are meticulously created to simulate the true look, feel, and performance of real grass in Vancouver. Regardless of the weather, a skillfully installed synthetic lawn will overshadow conventional lawns over the years. We’re proud of our people, our heritage, and our ability to serve you.
THE LEGEND AND THE PRO
We're referring to Shaw Industries, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and Southwest Greens International. Each one, a leader of their own accord, now together make a powerful ace. Southwest Greens Vancouver (Second Generation Landscapes) is a division of Shaw Industries, the biggest carpet producer worldwide and a fully-owned branch of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a prominent Fortune 500 Company. With a multi-million dollar network of 50+ franchise operations around the world and a successful 20-year history, Southwest Greens is the worldwide leader and ultimate turnkey construction company in developing and installing superior synthetic grass systems backed by the largest flooring production company in the world.
IT ALL BEGAN WITH GOLF
Southwest Greens was established in 2003 to address the desire for properly-designed and well-executed Synthetic Turf Installation. Championship caliber golf greens, tee boxes, and practice areas grew the business and continued to gain professional endorsements from Vijay Singh, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sörenstam, Rickie Fowler, and Hale Irwin. With more than 50 franchise locations worldwide and 40,000 projects and counting, Southwest Greens continues to provide the highest quality greens, installation expertise, and developments. Our strong reputation carried home golf amenities to the backyard with lawn and pet turf solutions. Intelligent businesses have embraced our turf and understand how it impacts their bottom line while staying ecologically sound.
EXPERTS IN MANUFACTURING
The Shaw Turf division is home to the industry’s biggest and most progressive Sports Science Laboratory for product advancement and testing. The 13,000 square-foot Sports Science Laboratory consists of state-of-the-art testing equipment and a full-time staff putting together and testing engineered synthetic turf solutions for many applications and markets.
Synthetic turf products are created and tested around athlete/surface and ball/surface interactions to make sure the right combination of durability, safety, and performance are met. Southwest Greens also has over 18,000 square feet of on-site, outdoor field example plots, so our artificial grass is not only subjected to simulated testing, but real-world exposure. Each blade maintains a real-life sheen without fading in the sun, pledging our synthetic turf products will never fade and are always well-kept, unlike real grass. Our environmentally-friendly products look, feel, and are even more durable than authentic grass. Plus, Southwest Greens Vancouver (Second Generation Landscapes)'s signature collection of synthetic grass are lead-free and 100 percent recyclable!
EASE OF MAINTENANCE FOR LUXURY LIVING
Save time – never dispose of leftover lawn clippings again! Simply keep the artificial grass surface clean with a sweeper or leaf blower. DIY or trust us to periodically inspect infill levels. With over thirty heights and fashions to choose from, Southwest Greens Vancouver (Second Generation Landscapes) synthetic grass solutions are intentionally designed to simulate the genuine look, feel, and performance of real grass. Southwest Greens Vancouver (Second Generation Landscapes)’s products are resilient, withstand matting, do not deteriorate in the sun, and are resilient enough to handle heavy use. Soft and natural yet extraordinarily durable, artificial turf is ideal for extreme climates and locations with heavy traffic. Always green and vibrant, our grass is made of a special polyethylene blend of long-bladed, grass fibers built to last a lifetime.
KID-SAFE, PET-FRIENDLY
The nature of our products stops itching, sneezing, and stains connected with real grass. Our artificial grass solutions remove the need to expose friends, family, and pets to toxic chemicals necessary to treat real grass. Southwest Greens Vancouver (Second Generation Landscapes) synthetic grass can also be constructed for extra-soft, fall-safe ASTM-compliant landings.
Have pets? Our turf backing system is designed with urethane technology allowing superior flow-through for drainage without the mud. Smells and unattractive dead spots will be a thing of the past. Synthetic turf also keeps fleas and ticks away, supplying you with peace of mind while saving money.
THE GREEN ALTERNATIVE
Environmentally-friendly, Southwest Greens Vancouver (Second Generation Landscapes) unique collection of products require less water, eliminate the need for fertilizers and pesticides, and are made without the use of heavy metals. Furthermore, it’s the only synthetic turf that uses 100 percent recyclable materials! Despite the initial cost, homeowners, business owners, and municipal managers experience long-term savings. Based upon customers’ reports, most anticipate a two to five-year payback on their synthetic grass investment. Installing artificial grass solutions saves millions of gallons of water annually and reduces pollution byproducts due to mowing machinery use. Ask us how your project supports U.S. Green Building Council LEED points for environmental efficiency.
ABOUT SHAW'S GREEN EDGE
Artificial grass fibers can be recycled and reused to produce fuel for our various manufacturing locations or into innovative flooring products such as carpet backing, mats, rugs, and more! You can rely on Southwest Greens Vancouver (Second Generation Landscapes) for professional knowledge, and you can have faith that we will be here to honor our professional commitment and product warranties that surpass industry norms.
COMMITTED TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
With a fully vertically-integrated manufacturing and supply chain for complete control of product quality from construction to installation, Shaw Industries boasts the world’s biggest and most advanced sports science laboratory for product manufacturing and testing. Southwest Greens Vancouver (Second Generation Landscapes) is supported by unlimited tufting faculty, fiber extrusion, and in-house secondary covering capabilities. Our artificial grass systems are 100% fully recyclable. They can be reused in many ways, such as a patented method used to make other flooring products.