Illustrative burden comparison
Sandbag burden vs barrier ownership (illustrative)
Compare cumulative sandbag deployment hours, people-hours, and cleanup burden across storm seasons. Rubicon does not publish dollar ROI or payback — this tool shows recurring labor burden only.
Cumulative burden (illustrative)
Deployment events
~30
3 storms × 10 years
Cumulative deployment hours
~90 hrs
Household time at opening line
Cumulative people-hours
~180 hrs
2 people per event
Cumulative cleanup burden
~31.5 hrs
Wet bag haul-off and handling (illustrative)
Rubicon does not publish ROI dollar figures or payback periods online. Barrier pricing requires measurement. Use this tool to understand recurring sandbag labor burden only.
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Methodology
Cumulative burden = storms per year × setup time per storm × years of ownership. Cleanup burden uses an illustrative fraction of deployment time. This compares recurring sandbag labor — not dollar savings or barrier purchase price.
Rubicon does not publish ROI dollar figures or payback periods online. Barrier pricing requires measurement. Use this tool to understand recurring sandbag labor burden only.
Reusable measured panels typically deploy in fewer people-hours per opening after staging — confirmed during Rubicon measurement review.
All calculator outputs are illustrative estimates based on published sandbag deployment guidance. Actual bag counts, weight, labor, and cleanup vary by fill material, stacking pattern, opening geometry, soil, and storm conditions.
Next step
Recurring sandbag labor adds up across seasons. Rubicon does not publish payback or savings claims — use Visual Fit Check and measurement review to scope reusable panels for your opening.