Commercial Turf Installation

Soil Testing
We offer various flow rates for our Below Flow irrigation products (see specification data for more info) because all varieties of soil types have different water absorbing capabilities. There is a general reference table for capillary ability of each soil type, however since these numbers are records from our past experiences and because every situation is specific, we always recommend completing a soil test before the installation of Below Flow. The KISSS capillary soil test tests for:

Spacing of the Below Flow system
Depth of Below Flow products
Duration and frequency of irrigation cycles
Soil amendments you may want to consider for optimum plant health and water holding ability

The Specialized KISSS Plow Implement:
Below Flow can be "plowed" right into the ground using our specialized KISSS Plow implement. The Plow was engineered to be installed with our Below Flow systems. Using the Plow with the Below Flow system, you can bring the material into a turf area with minimal disturbances. This is a huge aesthetic advantage, considering the minimal time that is needed to make your site look normal again. And although a comprehensive subterranean irrigation system will been installed, KISSS ensures your site will look beautiful almost immediately after installation.

Our implement for turf usually accommodates up to two rows at a time, depending on the power of the machine tasked to pull it. When a roll of material runs out, the Plow stops, is replaced with a new roll, joined to the previous line with a fitting, and then installation can continue. For more on the KISSS Plow.

New Installation:

Below Flow is also installed on prepared ground in a new installation. The material is laid down on the ground between header and footer pipes, or is weaved throughout an area if a serpentine installation with Below Flow Wrap subsurface irrigation is being performed. Then, the material is pinned to the ground using a type of ground staples, similar to the ones used in subsurface drip irrigation installations.
We are confident this is a good way to install the system. Visual evidence shows proper installation procedures were followed. (Remember, special care must be taken when backfilling these types of installations.)