Life Cycle Cost Comparison Analysis: Synthetic vs. Natural
Initial Cost
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Synthetic Grass
- Total Initial Cost: $9,600 - $14,000
Square Feet
1,200Initial Installation Cost
$8.00 - $12.00Irrigation System and Installation Cost
N/A
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Natural Grass
- Total Initial Cost: $7,500
Square Feet
1,200Initial Installation Cost
$2.50Irrigation System and Installation Cost
$4,500
Life Cycle Cost
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Synthetic Grass
- 12-Year Total Cost: $11,640 - $16,440
Annual Maintenance
Power Brush
$170ROI Realized in Appx. 1.5 Years
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Natural Grass
- 12-Year Total Cost: $29,172
Monthly Maintenance
Irrigation/Water
$30/mo - $360/total yrFertilizer
$17/mo - $207/total yrChemical
$8.25/mo - $99/total yrIrrigation Repair
$10/mo - $120/total yrMowing and Trimming
$85/mo - $1,020/total yr