Designed to provide valuable background information, Access have produced a range of irrigation guides aimed at architects, landscapers and green system specifiers.

All of our guides are available as hard copies or are downloadable in PDF format. To download a guide, just complete the quick online registration process, then log in to the download area using your email address and password.

Architects guide to landscape irrigation

Designed for the architect specifying irrigation for the first time, this comprehensive guide covers all of the main types of landscape irrigation and includes an analysis of the benefits of each. Sections also cover rainwater recycling, water regulations, and control equipment.

Download a copy of the 'Architects guide to landscape irrigation'

Guide to Rainwater recycling

With mains water increasingly becoming a precious resource, this guide looks at the advantages and constraints on harvesting rainwater for irrigation. Sections cover how much rainfall can be caught, storage and filtration of the rainwater, as well as options to top up the system with mains water in dry spells.

Download a copy of the 'Guide to Rainwater harvesting'

Guide to Green Roof irrigation

With green roof systems becoming ever more popular, this guide looks at the different types of green roof, the best methods of irrigation, complying with the water regulations and control equipment.

Download a copy of the 'Guide to green roof irrigation'

Practical Guides

Access have put together a 'Practical Guides' series, which aims to demystify the design and installation of simple irrigation systems. Two practical guides have been published in the series so far:

A practical guide to landscape watering
A practical guide to garden centre and nursery irrigation

Further additions to this series are planned

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