Lawn Irrigation

Credentials

• Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditors
  The Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditors are involved in landscape irrigation water use. They collect data, make maintenance recommendations and perform minor repairs. After the CLIA performs field measurements and makes observations, they determine the irrigation uniformity and efficiency, then develop a basic irrigation schedule.


• Certified Irrigation Contractor C.I.C.
  The certified Irrigation Contractor is an irrigation professional whose primary business is the execution of contracts or subcontracts to install repair and maintain irrigation systems. The C.I.C. must meet specifications and requirements of the project contract.
• Water Sense Partner
• Technology Systems Contractor
• Licensed, Insured and Bonded

Frequently Asked Questions Q: How will I benefit from an in-ground sprinkler system? A: An automatic sprinkler system will usually use less water than hand watering, and will disperse the water at an even rate. This allows you to water shady and sunny areas for different periods of time, and to water when it is most efficient. One obvious benefit is the ability to continue a watering program while you are away on vacation, or at work, giving you more “free time”. Q: What’s the cost for professional irrigation installation? A: The size and complexity of your lawn, the water source, available water pressure, and water quality all play a part in what the cost of a professional irrigation installation will be. Q: Why do I hear banging or whining noises when my irrigation system turns on or shuts off? A: Water has a certain weight that when traveling at fast speeds can act like a battering ram inside the pipe and damage pipes, heads, fittings and valves. The best way to reduce the water hammering is to design your system with appropriately sized pipe for the flow requirements. Q: What does “Head to Head” coverage mean and can I get by without it? A: This process is referred to as “matched precipitation” where each head hits any other head within its throw. Areas where only single coverage is received will probably turn brown in hot weather. You and your yard will be far better off with a properly designed system at the beginning because the cost to change it later is much harder and more expensive. Q: Water runs off my property when I water, what should I do? A: Most irrigation run-off is caused by improperly set run times, compacted or sloped soil, windy conditions, or poorly adjusted sprinkler heads. To alleviate this problem, try running the system in the early mornings, adjusting the heads regularly, and watering for your soil conditions. There are timers available for purchase with cycle and soak features. Q: What is Evapotranspiration (ET)? A: Q: Will the installation make a mess of my lawn? A: Modern installation techniques have made system installation far less disruptive than in the past. Traut Companies uses a trenchless pipe installation method slicing through the sod and laying the pipe at the same time. Q: How can I reduce my water bill? A: Water bills can be reduced significantly by different irrigation technologies that are available today. Possibly even drilling a well might be beneficial for you, and save you money in the long run. We can figure out your payback on each option that is available, and let you know what the payback timeframe would be.