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Thank you for
the
opportunity
to install
your concrete
landscape
borders, we
appreciate
you business!
We know you
will enjoy
the great
look and
durability of
your new
borders for
years and
years. Below
is
information
regarding the
care and
minimal
maintenance
of the
borders.
Please take a
few minutes
to review
this
information
to help
ensure that
your borders
will look
great and
last for
years to
come.
Thanks again!
PRECAUTIONS
Even though
the borders
may be dry to
the touch,
during the
full curing
process
(approximately
28 days) they
will be in a
weakened
state. Great
care should
be taken to
keep pets,
children and
objects away
from the
borders for
at least 48
hours after
they are
installed.
The remainder
of the
landscape
work (sod,
plantings and
rock/mulch)
can begin 48
hours after
the
installation.
Again care
should be
taken to keep
shovels,
rakes and
wheelbarrows
away from the
borders, as
they can mark
or damage the
borders.
Please do not
water the
lawn for at
least 48
hours after
the
installation.
If you have
hired a
landscape
contractor
let them know
that the
borders have
recently been
installed and
ask them to
take
precautions
against
damaging the
curb. Ramps
should be
built over
the curb for
wheelbarrows
and tractors
or trucks
should never
run over the
borders.
If you have
your yard
professionally
fertilized,
make sure
that all
granular
fertilizers
are swept off
before it
rains or the
yard is
watered. Most
granular
fertilizers
will leave a
“rust” like
spot if left
on the
border.
If you have a
colored,
stamped or
textured
border a coat
of cure and
seal has been
applied. This
sealer may be
“tacky” for
several hours
after the
installation.
It is highly
recommended
that the
border be
sealed at
least every
other year.
(Please call
for an
estimate for
this
service.)
APPEARANCE
At times
efflorescence
may appear on
your border.
This looks
like a white
powder and is
more
common with
colored
borders.
There are
several
“causes” of
efflorescence
ie: hardness
of water,
watering and
amount of
water that
gets on the
border during
curing. A
solution of
50/50 water
and vinegar
with a light
brushing
should remove
efflorescence
. This may
need to be
done a few
times.
While curing
your borders
may look
“splotchy.”
This is
common and
should not be
of concern.
After the
border is
fully cured
the color
will even
out.
Cracking:
Like any
other type of
concrete your
borders can
and will
crack.
However every
precaution
possible has
been taken to
minimize
cracking .
REPAIRS AND
WARRANTY
If the border
excessively
cracks or
another
problem is
encountered
because of
the materials
we used or
the manner of
installation,
the problem
area will be
replaced at
no charge
during the
warranty
period of one
year. NOTE:
Due to the
continuous
nature of the
border,
repairs
especially in
colored,
stamped or
textured
borders, can
be difficult
or
impossible.
This may
result in the
“cure” being
more
noticeable
that the
“ill.’
If the border
is damaged by
contractors,
children or
pets, repairs
can be made.
Please call
and
arrangements
can be made
for an
estimate and
the repair.
At anytime if
you should
have any
questions
please feel
free to call
our
office. |
