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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are those pieces and where do I buy them?
- "They" are not pieces or sections. The curbing is one continuous piece that is custom installed at your home. The cuts you see approximately every 3' are expansion / control joints. We look forward to providing you with your own landscape curb installation.
Is this landscape curbing a new product and does it last?
- Concrete curbing is not a new product. With modern colors and designs, it is quickly growing in popularity becoming the favored landscape edging. In terms of longevity, it is a true concrete product. Proper installation and proper maintenance can ensure it will look great for many years to come. We use top of the line products to ensure long lasting curb. We even go that extra mile and use a special additive and sealants to ensure a clear & consistent color. Click here for more photo albums of our curbing. There are some photos of curbing taken 12 years after installation and they are still looking good. We are so confident you will love installed curb, that we have a Satisfaction Guarantee! We only collect our money once the work is completed and you are completely satisfied! We take it a step further and give you a one-year warranty on materials and workmanship.
How deep do you dig and how deep is the footing?
- We dig about a ½ inch deep by 8 inches wide to remove sod roots and smooth the surface area. This can be done without disturbing your existing landscape beds. There is no footer material used. As the concrete is installed it forms to the ground creating its own footer.
What about frost and ground movement?
- It is beneficial that our curbing is one continuous piece of concrete. Individual blocks or bricks will shift over time and in the winter. Our curb is fibermesh reinforced to add strength to the curb. We place control/expansion joints every 3 feet that are cut about 40% into the curb. This is designed to control the cracking of the curb during shifting periods and colder months. If the curb would crack, it should crack in the expansion joint and not be noticeable. Modern curbing also contains a flexible steel braded cable (rebar alternative) running through the center of it. The cable helps to prevent further movement and separation.
Is the color painted or stained on the curb?
- The base colors are iron oxide pigments that are mixed into the concrete during the mixing process. The color will not flake off or disappear over time. You may experience a little fading, but this is normal in any outdoor color application. A sealer can aid in the lifetime of the color, we recommend sealing every two to three years.
What will happen the day of installation?
- No prep work on your behalf is required. We will arrive the scheduled morning and begin our prep work. We sod cut and smooth the surface area where the curbing is desired. Before installation, we will walk the areas with you for a final inspection. Once the landscaping layout is confirmed, concrete will be custom mixed and the curbing will be installed with the desired design. By the end of the day, we clean all areas and rake around the curbing before applying the sealer.
Will the curbing crack?
- We experience very little cracking however concrete will eventually crack. We take every precaution to limit the cracking and try to control it with expansion joints. (Also see "What about frost and ground movement?")
Are you limited to a design layout, such as with Timbers?
- Concrete curbing is ideal for most any terrain. A small concrete extruding machine is very easily maneuvered, thereby providing the design flexibility needed for your specific lawn type. It curves, circles, or extrudes straight lines to allow you any outline shape you desire.
How effective is this concrete curb in keeping out grass?
- Extruded concrete curbing has a proven track record at preventing sod from entering your landscape beds. Weeds cannot grow between this edging since it is all one continuous piece. The curbing is too wide for sod roots to grow underneath. As long your grass clippings are not blown into your flower bed, you will not have creeping sod in your flower bed area any longer!
Does this process damage my lawn or flowerbeds, and what can I do to prepare for the installation?
- There will not be any damage to your landscape! In fact, we recommend your sod, flowerbeds, and sprinkler systems be installed prior to our arrival. We do not use any large motorized machinery such as bobcats or motorized wheelbarrows during the installation process. Most jobs can be prepared, installed, completed and presentable in one day.
Can children or pets damage the curb?
- The concrete curb is very vulnerable during the first fourty-eight hours after installation. It is imperative to keep guests, children, and pets away from the curb for two full days. In addition, many homeowners have irrigation systems which need to be turned off the day before our arrival and not turned back on until two days after installation. If the curb is damaged from any type of force we can fix the curb, however there will be an additional fee for this service. It takes approximately 28 days for the concrete to cure to its full strength. Please wait a minimum of four days before push mowing against the curb and seven days for riding mowers. It is OK to rake your bed covering back into place a few days after installation, just make sure the curb does not take a direct hit from any tools in the first few days. It is best to wait a few weeks before you begin any major replanting or changes to your bed area. Keep in mind, do not allow anyone to dig underneath the curb, or run over the curb with a vehicle.
Sounds good, but can anyone truly afford this?
- Compared to having professionally installed paver blocks and other alternatives, our prices are very comparable. Curbing is also a more effective long-term barrier as the concrete is one continuous piece. This minimizes movement and cracks that mulch and weeds can get in between. We offer a free, no-obligation quote and expect no deposit down. There are also no hidden fees or addiational labor charges. We only collect our payment when the job is complete and you are fully satisfied.
What is the expected after care?
- As with other concrete products, curbing is very low maintenance. To better protect it, every 2 to 3 years you will want to reapply a sealer to the curbing. Keeping a sealer on it will help the longevity and protect against harsh weather. Refreshing the sealer also enhances its color bringing back the natural beauty of the concrete. We recommend a water based topical concrete sealer. We recommend spraying the sealer on with any pump-up sprayer. The sealer can be brushed on but keep in mind that you should apply a very thin coat.We do not do concrete re-sealing but here are amazon links for supplies to do it yourself:
- Use the Links: Sealer Sprayer
- 1 gallon will do about 200-300 feet of curbing. Lightly scrub off any residue or bird poop, allow to dry completely. Cover near by concrete slabs to shield overspray. Seal it on a very dry day. Add another coat if you want extra shine.