During new home construction, when is the best time to install an underground sprinkler system?
Photo courtesy of Hunter Industries Sprinkler systems should be installed after the hard landscaping, such as fences, retaining walls and patios are in place, but before the soft landscaping, such as flowers, shrubs and grasses are planted. As the hard landscaping makes it more difficult to lay pipes in some areas of the yard, it may be necessary to make provisions for the sprinkler system before the hard landscaping is completed. We will work with you and your builder or landscaper as necessary. top Are sprinkler systems easy to install? The installation of sprinkler systems is not complicated, however it does require a significant amount of physical labour (specifically digging). Other areas of difficulty include wiring and plumbing. Imitation Rain will provide assistance to Do-it-Yourselfers at any stage in the installation process. top What level of maintenance is required for underground sprinkler systems? Photo courtesy of Hunter Industries Generally speaking, maintenance is mini
