- Border Magic® has been the leader in decorative concrete landscape edging across the United States since 1992
- Border Magic® is the strongest, most durable landscape edging you can buy.
Is it all one piece?
Yes, each section of border is one consecutive run of our enhanced concrete and all work is performed on site.
Will the curbing crack?
Concrete can naturally develop small cracks as part of its normal curing and settling process. However, several steps are taken to eliminate, control, or minimize cracking.
These steps include:
-Proper ground preparation
-Using fiber mesh in every mix
-Putting mini-footers every 2 feet in the ground
-The use of type I-II Portland cement
-Cutting control/expansion joints every 2 feet.
-The use of Border Magic® proprietary additives.
What about frost and ground movement?
Since our concrete edging a continuous piece of concrete it won't shift over time like individual blocks or bricks. The fiber mesh in our concrete is designed to take the place of rebar or steel and add strength to the concrete edging. We also take the extra step to place mini footers during ground preparation. We drill into the ground 3 inches and place concrete in these holes prior to the border being extruded. This prevents excess heaving during those cold months.
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Do I need to do anything to prepare for your arrival?
We will need access to a water source (hose hook-up). You will need to have any and all subterranean objects marked. We are not responsible for contacting the utility department or identifying these objects (e.g. invisible fences, cable lines, sprinkler systems, etc.). Additionally, you will need to pick up all dog messes and mow your yard.
How long does the process take?
Typically, we come out one day to prep the areas receiving border, then the installation will be done the next day. Depending on options and footage it may take additional days.
Do I need to be home for the installation?
No, you do not need to be home at the time of installation.
Will the color fade?
The color will change the most as the Border hardens during the first 24 hours & then slightly for the next 28 days after installation. Color fade can also depend on how often the border is in the sun. We recommend our Reseal Program (explained further below) to keep your Border remaining its best.
What is your Reseal Program?
When we are on site & have completed installation, we will seal your new Border with our tried & true Border Magic® sealer. If you commit to the Reseal Program, we will come back out 1 year after we installed your Border and give your edging a thorough inspection to make sure that there are no hidden issues, clean your Border, and reseal it. During the reseal service, if you have a crack larger than a hairline, we will make a control joint cut along the crack. This will stop it from affecting other areas of the Border. When we are finished with this service your edging will look more vibrant & stay protected. We then recommend having this performed every 2 years after that.
1. You are under no obligation to commit to the Reseal Program. It’s up to you.
2. It is $1 per ft of Border, along with a travel fee depending on how far you are from us. There is a minimum cost of $100 each time we reseal.
