6/2/2023 0 Comments Gravel driveway edgingResin Bound Gravel & Aggregates We carry a huge range of different gravels, sands and glass dust.Resin Bound Gravel Kits We have a comprehensive range of the most popular blends of gravels to make resin bound gravel installations as simple as possible.So there you, go, I hope that information was helpful for you. With the finishing height set right you’ll find wheelbarrow or lawnmower traffic is fine, but keep the heavy vehicles off at all times! Driveways take a beating and are not that simple to edge off so the key is to allow atleast 70cm distance between the cartrack and the edge itself. Should you have a curved driveway edge that will not be driven on then our flexible lines can work fine. The edge is designed to hold gravel in and withstand occasional traffic driving straight over it if the top finishes flush with the surrounds. Inserting the nails at an angle ensures a firmer hold. Make sure to insert the galvanized twisted nails in the edge while the concrete is still soft. We recommend a concrete footing under each join and one in the middle of the edge. If your driveway is straight and you do not intend to drive over the edge, then yes you can use our Hardline landscaping edge with the grounding base. Landscaping Edge Can I use a Straightcurve for my driveway edge? This offers greater protection to the steel edge itself with less load bearing pressure felt and avoids creating a trip hazard too!īe sure also to compact the drive and along the edge thoroughly before any traffic gets near your driveway edge to really sure things up. The steel edge should finish flush with or barely above (advised if retaining loose stone) the height of your lawn, road base, gravel or whatever else meets your edge. If there are any doubts re the firmness of the underlying base then some method of concrete footing for the pegs or edge is needed. You’ll find it easier to have an attractive, well maintained driveway edge (on both sides) if people stay on the driveway as intended! Driveway Edge What adds strength to the edge?Ī large part of the strength of the driveway edge actually comes from the supporting materials around and beneath it, the firmness of the underlying soil is particularly key. Understand though that If your expecting cars to traverse the edge maybe your driveway position or size should be reviewed or some strategic ‘barrier’ plantings introduced. Sections where you’ll drive across will need additional footings (60 cm between footings). If you feel confident that you know what you’re doing, we recommend to dig holes, 50 cm deep, a meter apart and set the edge in concrete with welded on rebar. Ideally, check with a local structural engineer to ensure you have strong enough footings to hold the edge up as this depends on your soil conditions the forces pushing on the edge wall are considerable. Did you know the curvature actually gives the edge more strength? Welding the edges together is strongly recommended as they will open up and move if you don’t. Curving it should be alright as long as you have plenty of leverage and it’s a gentle curve. We’d recommend to use a heavier gauge of flatbar steel, say 6 mm thick and 100mm tall. If your driveway edge will be driven over then our steel edging may not be your best steel edge option. Hardline Render Will you be driving over the driveway edge by necessity?
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