|
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. |
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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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**If there are
any questions that you may have and are not
listed please contact us, questions will be
answered promptly.** |
