Ideally
The same day
The best practice is to install the sod as soon as it is delivered. This limits stress on the sod and promotes better recovery from the first hours.
Advice Article
How long do we have to lay sod after delivery?
We strongly recommend installing sod immediately after delivery. If this is not possible, make sure it is laid within a maximum of 24 hours. In hot and dry weather, every hour counts: the longer the sod remains stacked, the more it risks heating up and deteriorating.
The ideal: lay the sod as soon as it's received
To maintain its freshness and rooting potential, roll-out sod should be installed immediately after delivery. If you cannot do everything on the same day, plan to finish the work no later than the next day. The faster you act, the better your chances of getting a dense, green, and healthy lawn.
Key takeaways
Ideally, lay the sod upon delivery.
Do not exceed a 24-hour delay before installation.
In summer, the heat inside the pallets can kill the sod very quickly.
The most important
The installation time directly influences the quality of the result
Roll-out sod is a living product. After harvesting and delivery, it must be installed quickly to prevent it from heating, drying out, or losing its vigor, especially during hot and dry summer days.
Maximum
Within 24 hours
If you cannot lay everything immediately, make sure the sod is installed within a maximum of 24 hours. After that, the risks increase rapidly.
In summer
Even faster
During hot and dry periods, the sod must be harvested, delivered, and installed very quickly. In extreme heat, waiting can compromise its quality.
Warning
The inside of a pallet gets extremely hot in summer
During summer, the inside of a pallet of sod rolls can become extremely hot in a very short time. This heat accumulation can kill the sod. If you are unable to install it immediately after delivery, we strongly recommend unstacking the rolls to limit the temperature rise.
Good method
What to do if you can't install everything immediately?
When not everything can be laid immediately, it is important to act correctly to protect the sod until the end of the installation.
1
Unstack the rolls
If laying must be delayed, avoid leaving the sod stacked for too long, especially in the sun. Unstacking the rolls helps reduce the heat accumulated inside the pallet.
2
Lay it no later than the next day
Even if you start the work on the day of delivery, make sure to complete the installation no later than the next day to preserve the quality of the sod.
3
Water as you go
Do not water the sod until it is installed. However, watering must begin as soon as the rolls are laid, and as the installation progresses.
Summary
The right reflexes after delivery
A little organization at the right time can make all the difference to the final result.
Act fast
Sod should be laid immediately after delivery, or within 24 hours at the latest.
Monitor the heat
In summer, a pallet can heat up very quickly. If necessary, unstack the rolls to preserve them.
Water at the right time
Watering should only begin once the sod is installed, progressing gradually as it is laid.
Do you have any other questions?
Do not hesitate to contact us for a quick response and impeccable service. Our team is here to help you plan the delivery, installation, and maintenance of your roll-out sod.