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Having a
perfectly
manicured
lawn
starts
with
appropriate
watering,
and
there is
no
better
way to
provide
even
watering
than
with a
sprinkler
system.
While it
sounds
daunting,
even an
amateur
can
select
and
install
a
sprinkler
system
that
will
make his
or her
lawn and
landscaping
the envy
of the
neighbors.
Measure
In order
to
choose
the most
appropriate
system,
you need
to start
by
measuring
your
property.
What
areas do
you want
covered?
Is it
just
your
back
lawn, or
your
entire
backyard
landscaping
project,
including
your
gardens?
Avoid
any
areas
that
have
live
electrical
connections
and
measure
the area
you’ll
need
covered.
You also
need to
consider
areas
where
the
elevation
of the
land
changes
or areas
that
receive
more
direct
sunlight.
From
here,
you can
sketch
out a
design
layout
that
includes
all the
areas
that
need
water,
while
avoiding
landscaping
design
elements
that do
not need
irrigation.
Contact
any
utilities
so they
can
inform
you of
any
unseen
concerns.
Under
Pressure
Once
you’ve
established
the
areas
that
need to
be
covered,
you’ll
need to
check
the
water
pressure
and flow
rate.
There
are a
few
simple
ways to
do this.
To check
the flow
rate,
fill a
one-gallon
bucket
with
your
hose
turned
open
fully.
Take the
total
time it
takes to
fill the
bucket
and
divide
it by 60
to
provide
a
“gallons-per-minute,”
ratio.
This
will
help you
determine
the
speed
your
sprinkler
system
will
hydrate
your
lawn. At
this
point,
you can
simulate
coverage
by
placing
sprinklers
on your
property
and
determining
how much
area
they
cover.
Make
sure
that
your
sprinkler
system
doesn’t
spray
onto
sidewalks
or
driveways,
unnecessarily
wasting
water.
Materials
Once
you’ve
determined
the
number
of
sprinkler
heads,
you need
to cover
your
property.
You can
also
determine
the
length
of
piping
needed
according
to your
plans.
Other
materials
will
also be
needed–including
a timer,
valves,
and pipe
fittings.
A sales
representative
at your
local
hardware
store
should
be able
to point
out all
the
needed
materials.
Installation
Consult
your
local
municipality
on rules
and
regulations
on
identifying
all
utility
lines
that may
exist on
your
property.
Most
municipalities
do not
permit
random
digging
without
prior
permission
and
identification.
Once
you’ve
acquired
the
materials,
you’ll
need to
dig the
trenches
that
will
connect
the
sprinkler
system.
Connect
all the
piping
above
ground
so that
you can
check to
make
sure
there
are no
leaks in
the
connections
during
all
stages
of
system
installation.
An
electrician
can
easily
connect
a timer
if
desired.
These
tips can
help you
build a
near
maintenance-free
system
that
will be
an
attractive
addition
to any
property
listing.
One more
thing to
consider
before
you
start is
that
value
the
system
will add
to your
home.
A Better
Homes
and
Gardens® Real
Estate
sales
associate
will be
able to
educate
you on
element
trends
and
returns
on
desirable
selling
features.
Contact
Me
I can help you with every
aspect of buying or selling your home because I’m
experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens
Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I
care.
As
your
Better
Homes
and
Gardens
Rand
Realty
Sales
Professional,
I
will
provide
you
with
the
information
you
need
to
make
an
educated
decision.
The relationship between a home buyer or seller and their agent is based on trust, shared goals and understanding. I strive to continually improve and to do this I listen and take the needs and wants into consideration.
For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question - no pressure, no hassle, no obligation - just a friendly conversation. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you. |
