Designing the system is the most important procedure in achieving a
beautiful lawn that will survive the hot days of summer.
water supply
Our design process starts with the water supply. Whether you are on well or
city water, each design should be based on water pressure and line size. On
city water systems, the pressure and water flow remain constant with small
variations due to peak or non-peak usage. Well systems rely on a pressure
tank to operate the pump and the pressure usually fluctuates 20PSI. The most
critical data to designing a system on well water is the well itself. We
need to determine if the well produces enough water to support the system.
This information is usually available through the company that drilled the
well, or through the state where this information is kept on file. If not,
then a test is performed to determine the supply of the well. Once all the
information is received, we will design a system that will supply the right
amount of water for your system while still leaving adequate water for your
household use.
sprinkler layout
Another critical aspect of the design is the layout of the sprinklers. Head-to-Head
coverage is a term used in the industry to insure that adequate
coverage is achieved. It is important to space each sprinkler the proper distance, allowing
for wind and water pressure variations, so that each sprinkler reaches each
other.
plant bed design
Designing irrigation for plant beds can be done two ways. The first is to
overspray the area with conventional sprinklers. The other is to use
subsurface irrigation such as drip lines. There are pros and cons to both,
and this should be discussed prior to installation to determine the most
efficient application.
installation
All systems are installed with a Ditch Witch vibratory plow which vibrates
the pipe into the ground. This eliminates any need for trenching and
backfilling. This method causes minimal disturbance to the lawn, with no
settling afterwards.
Please feel free to contact me anytime. I would be happy to meet you and
discuss your irrigation needs. We look forward to working with you in the
future.
Designing the system is the most important procedure in achieving a
beautiful lawn that will survive the hot days of summer.