Sure-loc BRAND®

ALUMINUM LANDSCAPE EDGING
Specification SheetManufacturer
Sure-loc Aluminum Edging Corporation494 E. 64th Street
Holland, MI 49423(616) 392-3209
Technical Information:
1-800-SURE-LOC(1-800-787-3562)
Facsimile:(616) 392-5134
Internet Home Page:
www.surelocedging.com

Material Purchasing& HandlingCan 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 or from this sheet.
Material should be stored in a flat area with boxes
protected from rain.

Description
Sure-loc® BRAND alumunum landscape edging is arust-proof edging designed to be inserted into groundmatter for use in landscape areas requiring permanentand distinct seperation of different materials. IE: To
seperate grass from mulch, pebble stone from mulch,
paver bricks from walkway or grass, etc.
Use Sure-loc® BRAND aluminum landscape edging todifferenciate landscape beds from one another and tocontain matter (ie: rocks, mulch, brick) in a definedarea.

Basic Uses
Landscape edging as a border between planting beds,
pathways, drives, mulch & rock division, or anywhereseparation and definition is required.

Advantages- General

Sizes & Applications• Lifetime performance makes the cost of aluminum
edging lower than any other product.

1/8" x 4"

Primarily used in residential andlight commercial applications
where greater flexibility isdesired. Prolonged straight runs
are possible but will require
additional labor. Applications
include, but are not limited to,planting beds, tree rings, paverwalkways and paths. Edging ispackaged 15 pieces (240') perbox (16 ft sections) or 15 pieces(120’) per box (8 ft sections).

• Long and wide grooved stakes help reduce the effectsof frost heaving.

1/8" x 5.5"

• Aluminum edging is light weight, forms easily and canbe cut to length with minimal effort at the construction
site lowering installation costs so budgets can be maintained.

Similar applications as 1/8" x 4" but used
where additional depth would be beneficial.
Edging is packaged 15 pieces (240') perbox (16 ft sections).

3/16" x 4"

Primarily used in commercial, industrial,institutional projects, and other high traffic
areas. Straight runs are easier than with
1/8" material with only slightly reduced
flexibility. Applications include, but are notlimited to, driveways, asphalt, maintenancestrips, running tracks, and pathways. Edging
is packaged 10 pieces (160') per box (16 ftsections).

3/16" x 5.5”

Similar applications as 3/16" x 4" but used
where additional depth would be beneficial.
Edging is packaged 10 pieces (160') perbox (16 ft sections).

3/16" x 8”

Similar applications as 3/16" x 4" but used
where additional depth would be beneficial
such as sandy soil, steep elevations orspecialty projects.

• The resilient flexibility of aluminum allows forsmoother curves.
• Crisp, straight lines can be achieved with minimaleffort.
• High strength aluminum alloy withstands years ofmaintenance abuse, and is non-toxic with excellent
corrosion resistance and high thermal conductivity.
Aluminum edging is environmentally friendly & recycled.

• Aluminum edging will never rust, crack, rot or becomebrittle.

Advantages- Specific• Sure-loc® BRAND edging has rigid and grooved
design allowing edging to retain solid grip in the ground.
• Dual punch out pockets for stakes allow stakes to be
driven down in a straight line.
• Wider more rigid stake design will ensure a lifetime ofperformance.
• Extra long stakes are available when extra depth isrequired for sandy soil.
• End stake adapters that allow for adding stakes at all
start and stop points, and provide extra strength.
• Superior locking system. Dual stakes to ensure locking
remains permanent.

Available Finishes• No overlapping of edging. Connection allows for true
crisp lines and an invisible connection.

All sizes available in Mill Finish (Natural Aluminum Color) and Black
Anodized. Green, Brown, & Black Painted finish available in 1/8”x 4”
sizes (8 ft & 16 ft) only.

• No compromise on thickness of residential or commercial edging.
• Sure-loc offers superior customer service. Most orders
are shipped the same day with 100% on time delivery.

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Technical DataEdging 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.

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

Thickness (Size)
Aluminum edging available in 1/8" thickness forresidential or light commercial applications where
flowing curves are desired. Applications include, but
are not limited to, bed division, walkways, and lightbrick paver work.
3/16" thickness is available for commercial,industrial, and institutional applications wherestrength and durability are a concern. Applications
include, but are not limited to, walkways, asphalt
borders, running tracks, and maintenance strips.

Installation
Site Inspection
Check to ensure that all underground lines, irrigation hoses, and other cables are installed below themaximum depth of edging to be used.

TrenchEdge all landscape beds, maintenance strips,
and/or where noted on design plan. Define thearea to be edged using string, garden hose, or
paint. Using a spade or mechanical trencher, cut atrench along area to be defined to depth so top ofedging will not exceed 1/2" above finished grade.

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

Aluminum edging of either thickness (1/8” or3/16”) available in 4" or 5.5" depths. 8” depth isavailable only in the 3/16” thick aluminum edging.

Anti-Frost-Heave StakePockets

Black anodized is available in all sizes. Finish is nota paint 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).

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

Staking/Connecting

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

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

Install

5 stakes per 16’ section and 3 stakes per 8’ section
are included with material. Stakes are to lock 1/2"
below top of edging and to be placed in every
available pocket.

FinishTurf2 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 a45 degree angle to reduce edging movement andespecially soil shifts due to temperature changes.

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

Paver

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

Sand Bed

Compacted Base Course

End Stake Adapters
Use supplied end stake adapters at all start/stop
points where edging section does not end atdesired point. Use to splice pieces of cut edging
together.

Back Filling
StakesStakes 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.

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

Contractor Specifications:
Job Name _______________________________________________________________
Contractor ___________________________________ Date: ______________________All Aluminum landscape edging shall be _______ thick X ________ deep X _______ long,
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.

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