Frequently Asked Questions

Are forms set to do concrete landscape curbing? No, a machine that extrudes the concrete into a continuous concrete border is used.

Will I be able to mow up against my curbing? Your curbing will be as strong as 3000psi and will withstand your mowers weight to ride along the edge of the curbing. The blades of your mower will not damage your curbing, and will allow you to mow right up against it, resulting in less time spent weed eating around your landscaped areas.

How does the price compare with other types of edging?
While concrete landscape edging may have a higher initial price, you will save money over time.
Our edging will not rot, rust, shift, or pop out of the ground, it will outlast any edging on the market today. This will save you work and the expense of retreating, repairing, and replacing other types of edging.

Will it crack?
All concrete will crack over time. Our concrete is mixed to precise specifications and meets or exceeds the concrete found on your sidewalks or driveways. We also cut expansion joints every 3 to 4 feet to relieve some of the stress on the curb and to control where cracking will occur.

How long will it last?
This will last many years. Moisture is the primary enemy of any concrete structure. We seal all of our curbing with a commercial grade high solids sealer. This sealer will protect the curb and the color from sun exposure and all types of weather conditions.

How long will it take?
Usually all jobs are completed in one day. Larger jobs (greater than 600’) may require an additional day.

Is landscape curbing permanent? The curbing we install is made of concrete. It is heavy, durable, and one continuous piece. However, if you need to remove the curbing, simply have it cut or busted into smaller sections that can be disposed of.

What is "ground preparation"? We use a bed edger to create a trench from 1 to 4 inches deep (determined by customer preference and curbing choice) and approximately 9 inches wide. This trench is where the curbing will be placed. The yard, landscape, drive, sidewalk, or anything else on either side of the trench will not be disturbed.

Why does it look like it is in sections? What appears to be a break in the curb is actually a control/expansion joint. This joint penetrates the curb about 40% of the way through. The curb is still one continuous piece. The purpose of the joints is to allow for ground movement and expansion of the concrete due to outside temperatures. This technique is part of how we minimize the potential for the concrete to crack. If a crack does occur, it is more likely to stay contained within the joint and may not be noticeable.

What do I do if the curbing cracks? Concrete can crack. However, we utilize techniques, materials and equipment that minimize the potential for cracking. Our curb extruder, the expansion joints and using reinforced fibermesh in our concrete mix help prevent cracking. But if visible cracking occurs, sections can be replaced and the curb will still be one continuous piece.

What are my color choices? Coloring the curb has almost unlimited options. We will explain different approaches such as putting color in the concrete mix vs. applying color coats after the curb is laid. The look of your curb and your satisfaction are critical to us, and we specialize in helping you reach a quality color choice. We use high quality Lambert dyes that can be viewed by viewing their color chart.

What if I get lighted curbing and the lights quit working? The lighting is a polycarbonate tube that snaps in and out of a groove in the curb. It is a series of pieces connected together, and therefore sections can be replaced without disrupting the entire run of lights.

Please contact us and we would be happy to answer any questions you have that were not answered here. (210) 885-8272