Expanding further on the properties that set moisture-cured urethanes apart from alternative adhesive options includes the fact they are solvent-based, meaning they offer easier application than liquid solvent-free and hot-melt adhesives, yet are not a hazardous material after the solvent evaporates. These adhesives can be applied using a number of methods, including by glue box, trowel, squeegee, roller or spray, and can be used year-round in any temperature the installer is able to work in. This means a greater number of installations can be carried out throughout the year. Moisture-cured urethanes also boast a high green strength, which is the extremely important physical property of grab, or tack, as opposed to being oily or slippery. This means the adhesive can hold two surfaces down when they are first joined and it is still in its green state, which is the state before the adhesive develops its ultimate bonding properties when fully cured. This is vital for successful outdoor installations as it helps overcome the tendency of surfaces such as synthetic turf to separate, curl, bubble, lift, creep, slip and wrinkle during installation. As well as being used for sports surfaces, the adhesive’s high resistance to fresh and salt water, both from above and when submerged, means it is also widely used in military applications and aqua-bonding. With proven long-term durability, clients are able to prevent a loss of profit or time replacing turf, whereas many installations that use cheap, inferior-quality adhesives are plagued by a variety of adhesive failures and are also more susceptible to suffer the effects of aging and weathering