Right after installation, keep pets, children, and objects away from the curb for at least 24 hours. It will be hard to the touch at this point, but a full cure takes 3–4 weeks.

You may continue landscaping work at this point but take care to protect the curb from tools and traffic. If you use wheelbarrows to haul rock over the curb, put a mound of dirt (at least 6” deep) or build a ramp over the curb to keep the weight from cracking and damaging it. NEVER allow a tractor, Bobcat, or truck to run over the curb.

There are small bits of concrete in my yard. What do I do?

During the installation process, small concrete pieces may be left along the edge of the curbing. These are very difficult to remove while the concrete is still wet. Since we do not include a return trip to clear these away, please plan to pick them up and throw them away after 24 hours have passed. If the edging was installed in an existing yard, you may want to fill the small gap between the edging and existing grass with dirt to allow the grass to fill in up to the edging.

If it begins to rain within 6 hours after we leave the job, try to cover the curb with plastic. Make sure sprinklers do not run for at least 48 hours. Irrigation, backwash from pools, condensate lines, or rain can damage the curb during the first 48 hours.

The question you should be asking is, "Why are their prices lower than ours?" We set the standard for curbing pricing. Other companies look at this and, because they can't meet this standard, they lower the price to get your work. The truth is that they simply cannot offer the handcrafted designs we offer. In fact, most companies will try and steer you away from ANY handcrafted design.

It's very simple. If you can't offer what the best companies can, then lower your price. If a company has no experience or knowledge of what they are doing and can't offer any of the custom options we can, the only thing they can resort to is a lower price so they can practice on your yard.

Efflorescence (white, powder-like substance) can appear on occasion and does not look good on curbing. The intensity of efflorescence varies depending on the hardness of the water that gets on the concrete. Adjust irrigation heads to minimize the amount of water spraying on the curb. If you have had a new lawn installed and are watering frequently, efflorescence may appear more readily. Wait for the lawn to get established, turn the water off for a few days, and clean the curb after it dries. A solution of 50/50 vinegar and water with a light brushing will remove the efflorescence. You may have to do this a few times, but it will eventually clear up.

Once in a while, curbing with integral color may look “splotchy” for a few days while it is curing. This will go away as it cures.

Please note that cracking is a natural part of concrete products in our climate. We cut control joints approximately every 30” to help control cracking. The fiber mesh and the galvanized steel cable will help keep the curb from separating as it moves with the freeze/thaw cycles of our seasons. Cracking is not covered under our warranty. However, if your curb edging shows separation enough that you could fit 2 stacked quarters into the opening, please give us a call, and we’ll come take a look at the situation. Our goal is to have you be a satisfied customer with a beautiful product.

We do not accept responsibility for damage to sprinkler lines, telephone wires, cable tv, or other buried items by our equipment and personnel. We will make every effort to avoid these areas. If you know where these or any other private lines are located, please inform the crew. Our work is not deep enough to require locating utility lines.