Why use aluminum edging?

Aluminum is a durable, easily formed, lightweight metal that is perfect for landscape use. Aluminum is nontoxic, has excellent corrosion resistance, and is 100% recyclable.

Because aluminum is a tough metal that will not rust, rot, or crack, it is extremely well suited to resist the demands of Mother Nature, professional lawn maintenance, and home power equipment.

When properly installed aluminum edgings and restraints will never need to be replaced and will remain beautiful for the life of your project.

Aluminum is 100% Recyclable

Weight (100 ft of 1/8” x 4” Material including stakes)

  • Steel 225 Pounds
  • Wood 69 Pounds
  • Aluminum 41 Pounds
  • Vinyl (Commercial) 35 Pounds

Durability

  • Steel: Rust, Corrosion, Not suitable for marine environments
  • Wood: Weather, Crack, Splinter, Rot, and Insects
  • Aluminum: Strong hard metal possessing an architectural "A" rating against corrosion. Aluminum is 100% recyclable, nontoxic, non-magnetic and non-sparking.
  • Vinyl: Less resistant to natural and mechanical wear.
    Large degree of thermal expansion. Not UV stable.

6063 Tempered Aluminum Material

Other benefits:

  • Made in USA
  • Permanent installation
  • “A” rating on durability
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to install
  • Will not crack, rust or rot
  • Helps prevent frost heave
  • Environmentally Friendly

 

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