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Leesburg, Ohio | First, never let any utility or outside company dig up your farm without a lawyer-approved clause in the easement to require tile repair/replacement to original specs or better, with positive observed results.
When repairing tile, a level trench bottom with a "V" groove in the middle is important. Tile normally should be laid in a "V" bottom groove in the bottom of the trench for proper support. The V should contact the tile at 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions on the tile profile. In the absence of a "V" groove, we lay the tile over next to one wall of the trench, not down the middle. This gives it a bit of sidewall support to help prevent crushing the tile.
We usually keep a pile of 57's gravel around the job site when doing tile work. The only time we use it, though, is if we have a soft bottom to stabilize the tile bed, or when making a repair in marginal conditions, or where several tile come together.
Just remember, water runs down hill. It is truly amazing to me how many people think otherwise. | |
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Proper way to install field tile
