Q: How long are those pieces and where do I buy them?
A: "They" are not pieces or sections. Our product is continuous concrete curbing that is extruded on site to your specifications. The breaks you see approximately every 3 feet are expansion/control joints common in many concrete applications.

Q: Can Tree roots harm or crack concrete borders?
A: YES. Tree roots over time can grow under any type of concrete and cause it to crack and lift. If this happens to your border simply pull back the mulch on the inside and pull up the sod on the outside, cut the root on both sides and slide it out from under the border. Your border should fall back into place, and you have restored the look of your edging without replacing it.

Q: How deep do you dig and how deep is the footing?
A: We use a sod cutter to create a trench 2 inches deep by 8 inches wide. This can be done without disturbing your existing planters. There is no footer as the curb is concrete and is a floating system.

Q: What about frost and ground movement?
A: The benefit of our quality concrete curbing is that it is a continuous piece of concrete. Individual blocks or bricks will shift over time and in the winter. Our curb is reinforced with Stealth fiber mesh which adds considerable strength to the curb.We also add air entrainment to the concrete to help with the freeze and thaw cycle. Expansion joints are cut every 3 feet or so to control cracking.

Q: What colors are available? Can you match my brick or siding?
A: We use high quality integral colors in our decorative curbing products. At the time of your free estimate you can choose from a chart of over 30 available hues. The actual color of the finished curb may vary slightly from the chart depending on curing time, humidity, and temperature. For this reason, we suggest you choose a color that complements your existing color scheme, rather than trying to find an exact match to your home's exterior.

Q: Concrete is so permanent. What if I need to repair something underground?
A: Control joints are placed in the curb at installation. The curbing can be broken clean at these joints by applying leverage with a flat garden spade. Once the section is free, simply remove it, complete your repairs, and place the section of concrete edging into its original position.

Q: Will the curbing crack?
A: All concrete will crack. We take every precaution to limit and control cracking by using fiber mesh and air entrainment in our concrete mixes and properly cutting control joints on even intervals. As a result, the cracks are hidden within the control joint and do not interfere with the beauty of your decorative edging.

Q: Is there any maintenance I must do to preserve the beauty of my new border?
A: Yes. We highly recommend that your border be sealed every year or two. The do-it-yourself-er can use a high grade acrylic, non yellowing sealer that can be purchased at any concrete supply store applied with a 6" foam roller. Quality Curb & Garden Edge offers this service at a reasonable fee.