EasyLock Base Panels vs. Traditional Rock Base

Many contractors may focus on the material cost of EasyLock Base Panels vs. using rock. But it's critical to understand how using the panels saves a considerable amount of time and energy, while eliminating variables that can significantly slow down projects and cost money.

	Traditional Rock Base		EasyLock Panels
Artificial Grass Project	1000 sq ft		1000 sq ft
Excavation Needed	4"-5"		1"-2"
Days to Install	4		2
Amount of rock needed	35,000 lbs		0
Rock Cost / Panel Cost	$750		$3000
Perimeter Board Cost	$200		$0
Equipment Rental/Wear & Tear (Equip maintenance / fuel / mobilization)	$500		$100
Size of Crew Needed	3		2
Labor Cost	$2800		$1050
GeoTextile	$100		$100
Seam Tape / Glue	$350		$0
Days of Labor Saved	0		2
Total Cost	$4700		$4250
Extra Profit That Can Be Earned with Days Saved ($1,000 per day)	$0		($2000)
Net Cost	$4700	VS	$2250

But wait there is more!

While it’s difficult to assign exact monetary value, there are a number of additional variables that every installer faces when using rock. EasyLock Panels will eliminate a number of these variables that can cost additional time, money and frustration!

No guessing how much rock you will need

No searching around for rock suppliers

No waiting on rock deliveries

No taking down fence panels for large machine access

No scratching up patios and driveways

No shoveling rock in to wheelbarrows

Reduced excavation and disposal

Reduced liability

Reduced (or eliminate) the need for skid steers, dump trailers, and other large equipment

Reduced wear and tear on machines and crew members