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*Are my soils too tight?
*Aren't my fields too flat?
*What damage am I experiencing due to inadequate drainage?
*What do the economics look like for tile?
*Will tile affect my overall farming operation?
*Will drainage stress my crop during dry years?
*Are there water quality issues with tile drainage?
*How will tile effect downstream flooding?

*Could I install a tile system myself?



9. Could I install a tile drainage system myself, or have a neighbor do it, to cut cost?

This is certainly an option , but one that must be carefully considered. One of the most important considerations of your tile installer is experience and familiarity with design procedures and standards of tile drainage systems. Depth, grade, pipe size, and field layout are all extremely important in design and will determine the quality of performance of your system. Another important consideration is installation method. Although pull-type and tractor mounted tiling machines can often be made to perform adequately, they do face limitations in the field that, when improperly accounted for, can result in both installation and performance, problems. The lifespan of corrugated plastic tile can be quite long—decades, if not generations. Once the tile is in the ground, it's there to stay, so make sure installation is done correctly to avoid performance and longevity problems !


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