| The Process
Whether you choose to follow your original landscape edge or
re-create your yard, a member of our design team will be with you all
the way. We can assist you by making recommendations on what looks and
works great. You will receive a site plan and written estimate. Colors
and textures, if desired, will be chosen and the work day scheduled. |
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| The first step in the actual installation is to prepare the ground
for the new borders. A 12" wide by 1-1/2" deep cut is made using a sod
cutter, or if we are following an existing edge, the landscape material,
(rock, mulch etc..) is pulled back to make room for the new border. Care
is taken along the way to ensure the least impact on the yard and
landscape. |
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| Concrete is mixed on site. A blend of portland cement, concrete
sand, water and fiber mesh (for added strength) is mixed and then
transported to the area with wheel barrows. Again, no heavy equipment or
cement trucks tearing up your yard. |
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| The concrete is then fed into an extruding machine, compacted and
pushed out through the desired mold. Because no forms are needed, we are
able to create flowing curves, straight lines and even circles if
desired. |
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| The border is then finished with specially designed trowels that are
matched to the mold to ensure a smooth, void free border. Textures and
patterns would then be applied if called for. |
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| Control joints are cut in the border every 2-3 feet to help control
the ground forces. All of our borders are sealed on the day of
installation with a quality Xylene based sealer. This helps by slowing
the curing process and also helps keep colors from fading and protects
the concrete from the elements.
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| Landscaping can be resumed 72 hours after your border installation.
Care must still be taken, the borders will reach their full cure at 28
days. |
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