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COST SAVINGS/ LABOR STUDIES
HYDRO-SEEDING W/ SPRINKLERS
VS.
WOOD CHIPS & DRIP IRRIGATION
Based on 1 Acre Area (43,560 sq. ft.)
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INSTALLATION COSTS: |
JOB B
INSTALLATION COSTS: |
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Soil Preparation
Irrigation
Hydro-seed
Installation per sq. ft.
Installation
per acre
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$ 0.05 sq.
ft.
1.00 sq. ft.
0.07 sq. ft.
$1.12 sq. ft.
$48,787.20
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Soil Preparation
Irrigation
Wood chips
Installation per sq. ft.
Installation
per acre
Installation
Savings
per acre
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$ 0.05 sq.
ft.
0.55 sq. ft.
0.35 sq. ft.
$0.95 sq. ft.
$41,382.00
$7,405.20
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Industry Standard Maintenance
per acre
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$7840.00/yr
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50% Industry Standard Maintenance
per acre
Maintenance
Savings per acre, per year
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$3,920.00/yr
$3,920.00/yr
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FIRST YEAR
SAVINGS
FIVE-YEAR SAVINGS
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$11,325.20
$27,005.20
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This data has been
prepared and reviewed by landscape companies, landscape architects,
and many companies with basic industrial standards for landscape
design. Actual construction and maintenance savings may vary,
however, it has been concluded that significant cost savings are
probable.
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PROS
& CONS
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JOB A
HYDRO-SEEDING W/ SPRINKLERS
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JOB
B
WOODCHIPS & DRIP IRRIGATION
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PROS
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PROS
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100% Recycled product
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Maintains color over 3 years
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Colors do not run
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Effective against erosion
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Saves on water bills
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Provides weed suppression
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Moderates soil temperature
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Reduces soil compaction
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Removes toxic substances
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Promotes micro organisms in soil
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Suppresses disease in soil
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Fewer chemical required for weed
control
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Natural & safe dyes
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Gives job a finished appearance
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Initial Irrigation costs low
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CONS
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Soil preparation required
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Costs more to irrigate
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Takes months to years to look filled-in
leaving unfinished look
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High maintenance costs
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Minimal erosion control
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No weed suppression
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Requires more chemicals for weed
control
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Initial irrigation costs high
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CONS |
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