We do install drip systems but it must be understood that they require more maintenance then conventional systems. We highly recommend them for watering potted plants, hanging baskets and hedges. Decks are usually where we install drip systems. Pipes feeding deck areas are installed in ½ inch sun resistant schedule 80 grey PVC. To retain a neat & professional appearance all glue joints are made with clear glue. Pipes are secured to decks with out-door wood screws and gray sunlight resistant UV plastic pipe clamps. To prevent pipe sag, pipes are supported every 3’ maximum. Completed installation looks professional on original install, and materials can later be painted to match the color of the house. The feed pipe to each pot consists of ¼ drip pipe and is available in black, or off white. Each 1/4” feed pipe can be plumbed with its own shut off enabling containers on decks to be moved around. We highly recommended that drip systems be on a dedicated zone since their precipitation rates are usually much different then lawn or shrub areas. In general potting soils dry out in less then 24 hours, especially on hot summer days. You will find that watering a container twice a day in the heat of the summer can cause plant material to explode with growth. In contrast watering lawns or shrubs twice a day weakens them by creating lazy root systems that adapt to frequent watering.