- 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 will still need a few days to get completely hard.
- Sod laying, sprinkler work and landscape work can be started 24 hours after installation; however, caution must be taken as shovels, picks and wheelbarrows can damage the curb for several days while it is fully curing.
- Concrete curbing takes 14-28 days to fully cure. You will notice the color of the edging change during the curing process. Don't worry, this is normal and will achieve its final color when curing is complete.
- If you have a landscape contractor working for you, caution him about protecting the curb from damage. If wheelbarrows are used for hauling rock over the curb, put a mound of dirt over it (6" deep) or build a ramp over the curb to keep from cracking it. Never allow a tractor or truck to run over the curb.
- Efflorescence (a white powder substance) can appear on occasion and does not look good on curbing. It is generated from water sprinkling systems and can also appear after a rainstorm. Check your sprinkler heads while the system is on and try to adjust them to minimize the amount of water spraying directly on the curb. If you just planted sod and are watering frequently, efflorescence may appear more readily. Be patient, wait for your lawn to get established and clean the curb after it dries. A solution of 50/50 vinegar/water with a light brushing will remove efflorescence. You may have to do this a few times; eventually the efflorescence should go away.
- Pressure Cleaning: If you are going to pressure clean areas surrounding your borders, make sure to not pressure clean the border. High pressure of some pressure cleaners will be like sandblasting and will cause the border to get pockmarks and may disintegrate. Decorative Landscape Curbing is not responsible for this type of damage.
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