Fake grass over clay soil?

[CPdiyer]

Hi
I am thinking of laying fake grass over a grassed area which has very heavy clay soil.
Can anybody suggest how to deal with rainwater as it could quickly turn into a pond?

I was thinking of laying a base of hardcore but wouldn’t be sure on depth or if that would work?

 

[conny]

Fake grass is false economy in my opinion and looks rubbish.
It would be much better to sort out proper drainage of the site then lay down a good level of top soil and turf or sow seed.
Just my personal view.