HELPFUL
HINTS BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE EDGING
A. The edging is normally installed
with the stakes on the inside of the landscape bed area
(Diagram B). B. For an installation with smoother curves,
connect 3 to 4 sections together before placing edging into
the trench (Diagram A). C. It is ideal to have another person
hold the edging while you are staking it into place, but
not necessary. D. Keep snapping the sections together well
ahead of the staking.
 INSTALLATION
- Locate border line of edging with string or other means to assure border straightness and curves as designed. Dig
landscape trench 1” (25mm) deeper than the edging
being set.
- Set
the edging into the landscape trench with the top 1/2”
(12.5cm) above what will become the compacted finish grade.
(The installer can connect the adjacent sections of the
edging prior to or after the sections are placed in the
trench.) Where connections are needed on curves, the installer
will find that connecting sections prior to installing
will allow for faster completion.
- Start
at the beginning of the bed area and begin driving the
12” (30.5cm) aluminum stakes.
- Connect adjacent edging sections by sliding the ends into each other with a minimum of 2 inches (50.8mm) of overlap. (See Diagram A)
- At
the end of the bed area, cut the section to the desired
length and stake down. Begin your next bed area with the
remaining portion of the cut section. (See Diagram B)
FORMING ANGLES: Cut the bottom of the edging halfway up
using a hacksaw, lay on a hard surface placing a brick
or 4 x 4 over the cut. Bend up to the desired angle using
a hammer to stiffen angle. This forms a 1/2” radius
on top avoiding sharp corners. OPTION: Pre-manufactured corners are also available.
NOTE:
When installing Aluminum edging in direct contact with ACQ
treated lumber we recommend installing a barrier material
such as Grace Vycor® Deck Protector™
If
you have any additional questions, please contact us at
1.800.356.9660 or email
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