How well do you think subsurface drip will work in this application? I need to give a price for a parking area using the product pictured. I am concerned about using over head sprinklers due to the fact that a car could block the spray on a regular basis. But I am not sure how well the drip will distribute water with the squares in the way.
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Grass paver irrigation
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It's unorthodox and a wee bit close to the surface
It's worth a try?
Can't say I've ever done that, but I can't say it wouldn't work either.
It's worth a try?
Can't say I've ever done that, but I can't say it wouldn't work either.
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I'd test the theory on a 10 x 20 in your back yard before selling it to a customer, to play it safe.
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The depth would be my concern. If you laid it in the channels in the turf block it would only be what, an inch from the surface? We've always installed the subterranean drip at 3" below surface when doing turf. I would be afraid that the water wouldn't move laterally at such a shallow depth and that you would have horrible uniformity if it was laid in the channels of the turf block. I would think that you would want to install it at least an inch below the turf block and make sure that you use the same native site soil to fill the turf block. Problem with that though as some have mentioned you'd have a hell of a time ever repairing it if it was damaged. Maybe just install some rotors along the perimeter of the area and call it a day.....
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Nope, I'd install it with a drip tube in between every block with 6" emitter spacing. It wouldn't be cheap though!
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The LA finally gave my the exact product here it is
http://nicolock.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Checker-Block-Product-Description-Sheet-sheet.pdf
http://nicolock.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Checker-Block-Product-Description-Sheet-sheet.pdf
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I like that plan. Spacing is going to be the biggest problem but I think some experimenting and experience will make it work. Remember to get us some pictures!
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I would hazard to guess you'll need to tie your tubing to the blocks with zip ties occasionally to prevent movement during backfilling. Depending on ambient temperature you may run the risk of the tubing snaking from expansion in the heat and contraction in the cold. Look as if there'll only be a couple inches of cover over the tubing.
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I agree that the pics I posted it looks bad but when the grass is full and deep green it looks pretty cool.
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Knowing grass doesn't like hot heavy cars parked on it I question why would you do this at all.
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Ditto! Looks like a pain to edge too.
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Because the purpose is to distribute the weight onto the subsoil and not the root system. It's also meant for overflow parking or temporary. We use it where municipalities limit impervious cover.
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Ever look at all the oil in your typical parking lot?
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Not saying it's perfect but if you aren't allowed to use concrete, gravel or pavement, it sure as hell beats straight grass.
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You are approaching this from a logical perspective. Rich people don't always do that a they demand things that are not the best fit for their projects. They want what they want.
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And you're gracious enough to accommodate their whims and whimsies for boucou compensation and the ultimate reward.........
Cold Beer and Fresh Seafood.......
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Absolutely! When we do subterranean drip we always staple the tube in the bottom of the trench to keep it at a uniform depth and to keep it where it should be as we backfill.
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