| Question: **Is there a
correct time to water?** |
| Answer:
Yes, The correct time to water is very early in the morning. This avoids burns
from the sun during daylight hours and fungus from dampness from water laying
on the lawn over night. |
| Question:
**How often do I have to water my lawn and shrubs? ** |
| Answer: Depending on your soil composition
every other day is adequate. Sandy soil might require additional watering for
shorter duration. New landscaping will also require additional watering. |
| Question: ** Do I need a backflow preventer
and what do they do?** |
| Answer:
Yes! Without a backflow preventer chemicals lawn fertilizer may siphon back
into the your portable water system. New York State sanitary code requires that
a backflow prevanter be installed on all establishments with underground lawn
sprinkler systems. If you believe your system is lacking one, please contact your
sprinkler company or us to inspect and or install one. |
| Question:
**Is winterizing my system necessary?** |
| Answer:
Yes! If you live in a climate which temperatures reach freezing. Winterizing your
system your system would be advisable. Water left in the pipes in freezing temperatures
will expand cracking pipes fittings heads and values over the winter months. To
avoid expensive repairs in the spring, we recommend Winterizing before freezing
weather is in the forecast. |
| Question:
**There are so many different manufacturers of irrigation products, what brand
is the best?** |
| Answer:
There are many components that makeup an irrigation system. There is no one manufacture
that makes the best of everything The system components do not necessarily have
to be make up of one particular brand. It is advisable to use the best products
from an array of different manufactures. |
| Question:
**Will there be damage to my lawn and shrubs when I install a system?** |
| Answer: NO! A modern well-equipped
contractor will have pipe-installing machines. These machines can install irrigation
tubing without damaging your lawn. It is necessary to dig small holes by hand
for connections and where pipe machine is unable to go. All holes are filled and
property is restored to its original condition. |
| Question:
**How do I know the correct amount of heads and the proper sprinkler heads for
my property?** |
| Answer:
Irrigation design is one of the most important aspects. The installer determines
the amount of heads and locations. Every property is unique, there are specific
guidelines as to head location and precipitation rate. There are several types
of sprinkler heads, each with a specific purposed. Pop-ups are generally for small
lawn areas, Rotary heads are used for unobstructed large lawn areas. Shrub Risers
are installed in shrub beds. Drip Emitters are small planting areas. |
| Question: **Should I chose the cheapest
contractor to Install and service my sprinkler system?** |
| Answer: You wouldn't select a Doctor
or Accountant solely on price! If you are like most people, you would look for
a company that came recommended, someone you could talk to someone who knew how
listen to your problems and concern. You would look for skill, empathy, honesty
and dedication. Quality has its price, but Quality is what remains long and after
the job is complete. |
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