Best Time To Install Sprinkler System
A question that I get asked sometimes is "When is the best time to install a sprinkler system?" My answer to this is that it really depends on where you live. In a warm climate you can install a lawn sprinkler system just about anytime of the year. Of course it's going to be a little bit tougher and more uncomfortable during the middle of summer. If you live where it snows, then you obviously shouldn't do it in the winter if there is snow on the ground!
Her in Florida, other than the brutal summer heat and ungodly humidity we do have to look out for rainfall during the summer months. There is nothing worse than opening up a couple hundred feet of trench and then having all the dirt either washed away or washed back into the trenches that you just opened up.
So you obviously want to keep an eye on the weather. If we have a possibility of rain we will only open up or dig the trenches that we know we will get pipe in and covered up within the next few hours. This way we will avoid extra work.
Other than looking out for rain, having snow on the ground , or any other natural weather condition you can pretty much install a lawn/landscape sprinkler system year-round. If you are doing the project for yourself and can choose when you want to do it, I would say that either spring or fall is the most comfortable time of the year to install one.
I actually prefer the Fall when it is just starting to get cooler nights. For example, right now is a great time here in Northwest Florida. It is October and the nights are getting down to around 60 degrees and the days are staying around 75 -80 degrees.
Actually I love working outside during a clear, sunny 70 degree day! Those are the days I really enjoy working outside. However when you do this job full-time you really don't have the choice to only do it on perfect days. If you are installing your own and can wait, you should plan your system for the most comfortable time of the year where you live. You can get everything like the design and materials ready and then just pay attention to the Weather Channel or your favorite weather report and make sure you have ample time to start and complete the installation.
Another tip; always block out more time than you think will be necessary. If you think you'll need three days to install your system, then actually give yourself 5 or 6 days. I'm telling you this from experience. There is a good chance that you will get it done in the time you think, but you never know what situation or complication that you may run into. For example, when trenching you may run across an old tree stump that was hidden underground directly in your pipe path. You will either need to re-route the pipe(s) or take the time to remove the stump. Either way this will cause a delay. That is just one out of many things that could cause you to go over your time estimate.
Good Luck and Happy Watering!
Scott
http://www.autolawnsprinklers.com
P.S. Give me a call to get a free estimate for your automatic lawn sprinkler system. Do it now, it's a great time of year to have one installed!
850-729-7110
Her in Florida, other than the brutal summer heat and ungodly humidity we do have to look out for rainfall during the summer months. There is nothing worse than opening up a couple hundred feet of trench and then having all the dirt either washed away or washed back into the trenches that you just opened up.
So you obviously want to keep an eye on the weather. If we have a possibility of rain we will only open up or dig the trenches that we know we will get pipe in and covered up within the next few hours. This way we will avoid extra work.
Other than looking out for rain, having snow on the ground , or any other natural weather condition you can pretty much install a lawn/landscape sprinkler system year-round. If you are doing the project for yourself and can choose when you want to do it, I would say that either spring or fall is the most comfortable time of the year to install one.
I actually prefer the Fall when it is just starting to get cooler nights. For example, right now is a great time here in Northwest Florida. It is October and the nights are getting down to around 60 degrees and the days are staying around 75 -80 degrees.
Actually I love working outside during a clear, sunny 70 degree day! Those are the days I really enjoy working outside. However when you do this job full-time you really don't have the choice to only do it on perfect days. If you are installing your own and can wait, you should plan your system for the most comfortable time of the year where you live. You can get everything like the design and materials ready and then just pay attention to the Weather Channel or your favorite weather report and make sure you have ample time to start and complete the installation.
Another tip; always block out more time than you think will be necessary. If you think you'll need three days to install your system, then actually give yourself 5 or 6 days. I'm telling you this from experience. There is a good chance that you will get it done in the time you think, but you never know what situation or complication that you may run into. For example, when trenching you may run across an old tree stump that was hidden underground directly in your pipe path. You will either need to re-route the pipe(s) or take the time to remove the stump. Either way this will cause a delay. That is just one out of many things that could cause you to go over your time estimate.
Good Luck and Happy Watering!
Scott
http://www.autolawnsprinklers.com
P.S. Give me a call to get a free estimate for your automatic lawn sprinkler system. Do it now, it's a great time of year to have one installed!
850-729-7110
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2:35 PM
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