3 Ways To Make A Trench
In the U. S. and Canada, you can call the toll-free “Digline” number at 811. If you are digging a trench for electrical utilities or pipelines, dig at least 2. 5 feet (0. 8 m) deep in order to protect the pipes from frost, but no deeper than 4 feet. [1] X Research source The width of your trench will depend on your pipes, but will likely be narrow. If you are digging a trench for a sprinkler system, dig 9-12 inches deep and about 5 inches wide, depending on your sprinkler system....