As we in the GTA emerge from a nasty winter that just doesn’t seem to want to quit, remember that while your lawn goes dormant to survive the big freeze, your residential irrigation system can’t. The extreme cold we experienced over the last six months may have resulted in a litany of damage, including:
• Cracked pipes
• Damaged, broken or missing sprinkler heads
• Clogged pipes or sprinkler heads
• Damaged connections between sprinkler heads and pipes
Even the smallest of cracks can lead to waste and/or a loss of water pressure. Early spring is a natural time to evaluate your system and get it into optimal working order so that you benefit from the savings of water and money.
There’s a lot to inspect and to consider along with obvious or visible damage, including:
• The direction of the sprinkler flow – is it still on the lawn and not on the driveway/road/house?
• The settings on an automated or Smart Water system – are they still optimized for existing conditions?
Ice, snow and frost can shift the ground along with your irrigation equipment. No matter how well it’s been installed, over time and with the kind of extreme swings in weather that we now seem to see routinely in the Toronto area, virtually any component of your sprinkler system can be vulnerable to damage or accidental alteration.
There’s A Lot to Consider
Those are just a few of the considerations that go into making sure that your irrigation system is in the best possible running condition. But are you getting the most that you should out of your sprinkler system? Spring is also the ideal time to think about upgrading to the latest in irrigation technology.
It’s not a matter of having the latest toys – these environmentally friendly innovations save money and conserve water as they keep your lawn well fed. They include:
• Sprinkler head and nozzle design that deliver water directly to the soil virtually without runoff
• Smart systems that monitor and adjust for weather and moisture conditions
Our experienced irrigation technicians can answer any of your questions regarding lawn irrigation systems, including the latest innovations and techniques as well as help you to get your system started up for the new season.
• Contact us for a consultation or appointment today. Start up appointments are booking up fast!
Contact us for any of your irrigation design or maintenance service needs by visiting us online at http://www.futuregreenirrigation.ca. Call (416) 553-7488 in Toronto, 905-960-0040 in York Region or 705-999-0907 in Barrie or toll free 1-866-936-5296 for a free consultation with no obligation at any time. You’ll be glad you did!
ABOUT FUTURE GREEN IRRIGATION
It’s our mission to provide our customers with the best in irrigation and lawn sprinkler system installation and service, exceeding all expectations – whether it’s a new installation or maintaining an existing system. With Future Green Irrigation, no project is too large or too small and you deal directly with the principals of our business, which provides you with a commitment to quality through a personalized, hands-on approach and peace-of-mind through accountability and trust. We cover the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Woodbridge, King City, Caledon, Bolton, Barrie, Newmarket, Bradford and Orangeville Ontario.