Steel Edging
Specifications & Technical Data
I. General

2.04 Sizeedged using string, garden hose or paint. Using a spade or• 1/8" thickness for residential or light commercial applica-

mechanical trencher, cut a trench along area to be defined

1.01 Description

tions where flowing curves are desired. Applications

to depth so that top of edging will not exceed 1/2" above

Landscape edging as a border between planting beds,

include, but are not limited to, bed division, walkways,

finish grade.

pathways, drives, mulch & rock division, or anywhereand light brick paver work.

separation and definition is required.

• 3/16" thickness is available for commercial, industrial,

3.03 Installationand institutional applications where strength and durability

Install edging with stake pockets on inside of bed. Top of

1.02 Submittals

are a necessity. Applications include, but are not limited to,edging not to exceed 1/2" above finish grade as shown

Manufacturer’s literature along with a sample 3" section ofwalkways, asphalt borders, running tracks, and mainte-below.

specified size and finish if requested.

nance strips.

1.03 Delivery• 1/4" thickness for applications where the maximum

3.04 Staking

strength is required.

A minimum of 5 stakes per section are to be used witheach section of edging.

Can be coordinated directly with manufacturer orauthorized distributor of Sure-loc Edging. Call

2.05 Finish

800-787-3562 for quotations and material coordination.

Steel edging to be powder coated, baked on enamel

3.05 Back Filling

Material should be ordered and accepted in original

supplied in green, black, or brown. Special order

Back fill on both sides of edging during installation leaving

shipping cartons of standard size and stored in a flat area.

galvanized is also available.

no more than two sections unsupported at one time.
Compact back fill along edging ensuring that top edge is

Please note quantities per skid are 400', and due toweight, will require unloading equipment.

2.06 Stakes

no more than 1/2" above finish grade.

Stakes are to be a minimum of 12" long for 14 ga. andII. Product2.01 ProductAs provided by Sure-loc Corporation of Holland, MI.

1/8" edging and 15" long for 3/16" and 1/4" edgings.
All stakes manufactured of steel.

III. ExecutionEdging to be in 16' sections.

3.01 Site Inspection
2.02 Material

Check to ensure that all underground lines, irrigation

Edging to be manufactured from steel with interlocking

hoses, and other cables are installed below the maximum

system and stake punch outs fabricated in each strip.

depth of edging to be used.

2.03 Locking System

3.02 Trench

Sections to lock together without offset or double thickness

Edge all landscape beds, maintenance strips, and /or whereat the joints and secured with two 12" stakes at every joint.

noted on designer’s plan. Define the area to beArchitect Specifications:
All Steel landscape edging shall be _______ thick X ________ deep X _______ long with _______ stakes
per section, having a _____________ Finish , as distributed by Sure-loc Aluminum Edging Corporation andunder its trade name Sure-loc.

Sure-loc Edging Corporation
494 E. 64th Street
Holland, MI 49423
Phone (800) 787- 3562
Fax (616) 392 - 5134
Website: www.surelocedging.com