SYNTHETIC VS NATURAL GRASS
GRASS ISN'T ALWAYS GREENER
With so many environmental benefits, synthetic turf is naturally a green product. Learn more about how the benefits outweigh natural grass.
- Saves millions of gallons of water each year
- Eliminates dangerous chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides
- Eliminates the need for pollution - producing mowing equipment
- Contributes towards U.S. Green Building Council
LEED 2009
NEW CONSTRUCTION & MAJOR RENOVATIONS
Water Efficiency
- We Credit 1.1 Water Efficient Landscaping: Reduce by 50%
- We Credit 1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping: No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation (1 Point in addition to WE Credit 1.1)
Materials & Resources
- MR Credit 5.1: Regional Materials: 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally (1 point)
- MR Credit 5.2: Regional Materials: 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally (1 point in addition to MR Credit 5.1)
Save Water
INSTALLING SYNTHETIC TURF IS A POSITIVE MOVE FOR WATER CONSERVATION
Resident landscape irrigation is estimated to account for nearly 9 billion gallons of water per day.
In some regions, outdoor water use can account for up to 70 percent of a resident’s water consumption. Between 30,000 and 70,000 gallons of water per year is used to irrigate a 1,000 square foot lawn.
AND IT WILL SAVE MONEY
For a 1,000 square foot installation, this can mean a savings of 70,000 gallons per year, or as much as $350 off the water bill, alone. Our residential landscape products are warrantied for 15 years, so over the life of the lawn, a resident will save approximately $5,250 in water cost.
The average cost of fertilizers and pesticides for residential spaces is $.20 square foot per year. For a 1,000 square foot lawn, that equates to savings of $200 per year, or $3000 over the life of the lawn
ELIMINATE WASTE & TIME SPENT ON MAINTENANCE
The EPA estimates that, on average, 33.2 million tons of yard trimmings were generated per year, the third-largest component of Municipal Solid Waste in landfills. The average resident spends 150 hours per year maintaining the lawn. Synthetic turf eliminates that need.
Synthetic vs Natural
Lift Cycle Cost Comparison Analysis
| SYNTHETIC | NATURAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Square Feet | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Initial Installation Cost | $8-$12 | $2.50 |
| Irrigation System & Installation Cost | N/A | $4,500 |
| Initial Total Investment | $9,600-$14,400 | $7,500 |
Synthetic Grass
| ANNUAL MAINTENANCE | MONTH | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Power Brush | $170 | |
| ROI Realized in Appx. 1.5 Years | ||
| Maintenance Total | $170 | |
| Year 1 | $170 | |
| Year 2 | $170 | |
| Year 3 | $170 | |
| Year 4 | $170 | |
| … | ||
| Year 5 | $170 | |
| Year 6 | $170 | |
| Year 7 | $170 | |
| Year 8 | $170 | |
| Year 9 | $170 | |
| Year 10 | $170 | |
| Year 11 | $170 | |
| Year 12 | $170 | |
| 12 Year Maintenance | $2,040 | |
| Initial Investment | $9,600 – $14,400 | |
| TOTAL COST | $11,640 – $16,440 | |
Natural Grass
| ANNUAL MAINTENANCE | MONTH | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Irrigation / Water | $30 | $360 |
| Fertilizer | $17 | $207 |
| Chemical | $8.25 | $99 |
| Irrigation Repair | $10 | $120 |
| Mowing + Trimming | $85 | $1,020 |
| Maintenance Total | $150.25 | $1,806 |
| Year 1 | $1,806 | |
| Year 2 | $1,806 | |
| Year 3 | $1,806 | |
| Year 4 | $1,806 | |
| … | ||
| Year 5 | $1,806 | |
| Year 6 | $1,806 | |
| Year 7 | $1,806 | |
| Year 8 | $1,806 | |
| Year 9 | $1,806 | |
| Year 10 | $1,806 | |
| Year 11 | $1,806 | |
| Year 12 | $1,806 | |
| 12 Year Maintenance | $21,672 | |
| Initial Investment | $7,500 | |
| TOTAL COST | $29,172 | |
Numbers shown are based on national average and may vary significantly based on your location, determining factors include price of water per gallon and natural environmental moisture. Cost will also vary based on irrigation levels per Individual lawn.
DO MORE WITH LESS
Synthetic turf allows you to get more out of your property. Turn your space into an inviting place. You can do more in the same space with synthetic turf than you can do with natural grass.
Get in touch with Dakota Putting Greens for a customized quote.
