Aluminum Landscape Edging
Specifications & Technical Data
I. General
1.01 Description
Landscape edging as a border between planting beds,
pathways, drives, mulch & rock division, or anywhereseparation and definition is required.

1.02 Submittals

section at 0.097” minimum thickness and 0.187”
maximum thickness with 0.187” exposed top lip.
Applications include, but are not limited to, walkways,
asphalt borders, running tracks, and maintenancestrips.

below top of edging and to be placed in every
available pocket.

2.05 Depth

2 stake-shaped cut outs per 16” section & 1 per 8”
section, located at the bottom of the material.
Intended to accept a standard sure-loc stake at a 45
degree angle to reduce edging movement and especially soil shifts due to temperature changes.

Manufacturer’s literature along with a sample 3"section of specified size and finish if requested.

Aluminum edging of either thickness (1/8” or 3/16”)
available in 4" or 5.5" depths. 8” depth is available
only in the 3/16” thick aluminum edging.

1.03 Delivery

2.06 Finish

Can be coordinated directly with manufacturer orauthorized distributor of Sure-loc Edging. Call 1-800787-3562 for quotations and material coordination.
Material should be ordered and accepted in original
shipping cartons of standard size. Please note quantities per box on inside of brochure. Material should be
stored in a flat area with boxes protected from rain.

Mill finish constitutes a natural aluminum finish as
found on extruded parts.

II. Product2.01 ProductAs manufactured by Sure-loc Corporation of Holland,
MI. Edging to be in 16' or 8’sections.

2.02 Material
Edging to be manufactured from 6063 extruded
aluminum alloy of T-6 hardness with interlocking
system and 5 stake punch-outs fabricated in each 16’
strip or 3 stake punch-outs for each 8’strip.

2.03 Locking System
Sections to lock together without offset or double
thickness at the joints and secured with two 12"
stakes at every joint.

2.04 Thickness (Size)
Aluminum edging available in 1/8" thickness forresidential or light commercial applications where
flowing curves are desired. 1/8” gage section at0.072” minimum thickness and 0.133” maximum
thickness with 0.125 exposed top lip. Applications
include, but are not limited to, bed division, walkways,and light brick paver work.
3/16" thickness is available for commercial,industrial, and institutional applications wherestrength and durability are a concern. 3/16” gage

Black anodized is available in all sizes. Finish is not apaint but rather a die that is electrically absorbed into
the outer layers of the metal.
Painted finish available in Black, Brown, or Green
Paint. Available in 1/8” x 4”size only (both 8 ft &16 ft sections).

3.05 Anti-Frost-Heave Stake
Pockets

3.06 End Stake Adapters
Use supplied end stake Adapters at all start/stop
points as well as to splice pieces of cut edging
together.

3.07 Back Filling
Back fill on both sides of edging during installation,leaving no more than two sections unsupported at one
time. Compact back fill along edging ensuring that
top edge is no more than 1/2" above finish grade.

2.07 Stakes
Stakes to be a minimum of 12" long, secured 1/2"
below top of edging, and locked into place. Stakes
to be placed on inside of bed areas.

III. Execution
3.01 Site Inspection
Check to ensure that all underground lines, irrigationhoses, and other cables are installed below the maximum depth of edging to be used.

3.02 Trench
Edge all landscape beds, maintenance strips, and/or
where noted on design plan. Define the area to beedged using string, garden hose, or paint. Using a
spade or mechanical trencher, cut a trench along area
to be defined to depth so top of edging will not
exceed 1/2" above finished grade.

TurfTop of edging to be
no more than 1/2"
(12.7mm) above
finish grade

Top of stake designed
to lock 1/2" (12.7mm)
below top of edgingCompact grade adjacent
to edging to avoid settling

Top of edging set
1/2" (12.7mm)
below topof paver

3.03 Installation
Install edging with radius edge and ridges pointing
up. Stake pockets should be on inside of bed.

Paver

3.04 Staking/Connecting
5 stakes per 16’ section and 3 stakes per 8’section
are included with material. Stakes are to lock 1/2"

Architect Specifications:
All Aluminum landscape edging shall be _______ thick X ________ deep X _______ long with_______ stakes per section, having a _____________ Finish as painted or anodized at the factory,
as manufactured by Sure-loc Aluminum Edging Corporation and under its trade name Sure-loc.

Top of stake
designed to lock
1/2" (12.7mm)
below topof edging

Sand Bed

Compacted Base Course

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

Last Revised:12-2011