How Deep Should Your Sprinkler Heads Be?
Once you have planned your irrigation system, you can move forward with your lawn sprinkler installation, however, you will be presented with a whole new question.
How deep should you dig?
Trench digging is one of the most important steps you need to take. You need to put some thought into this, not only do you need to be sure you are using the right method, but you need to determine what depth is needed. Pipes have to be deep enough so standard lawn care will not damage them.
Understand The Basic Depth Requirements
In most areas, 8 to 12 inches will work out. This measurement is from the top of the buried pipe to the surface. This means that you need to dig your trench slightly deeper than normal in order to accommodate the pipes. For example, if you have to bury your pipe at least 12 inches from the surface. And you are going to use a 2-inch pipe, then your trench has to be at least 14-inches deep. This is something that is frequently overlooked.
Reasons for Digging Deeper
Frozen pipes are not an issue in every location, so this is something you will need to bear in mind when planning what depth you want your pipes to be. If you decide to bury your pipes at least 10 inches in the ground, then they must be protected from the harsh winter nights. Plus, the depth will protect the pipes against lawn equipment such as lawnmowers.
What Tools Should you Use?
Digging trenches does call for a great deal of manual labor. So if you would like to avoid this, then hire a professional to do the work for you. They have all the right tools and the knowledge to take care of every phase. If you choose to do this daunting task yourself, you will need to choose the right tools.
If you would like to make an appointment for lawn sprinkler installation, please contact TLC Irrigation at (817) 754-4260 now, if you live in the Joshua, TX region.