- Your new concrete does not need to be sprayed
or misted with water.
- It takes approximately 28 days to totally
cure. During the two weeks following installation, be extra
careful not to damage the curbing. Items such as rakes, shovels,
and other gardening tools should be used with caution.
- Keep children, adults, pets, and vandals away
from your curbing for at least the first 24 hours. It may feel
hard to the touch, but it is still susceptible to damage during
the first 24 hours.
- Sod laying, sprinkler work and other
landscape work should be delayed for at least 48 hours after
installation, and then done with care around the curbing.
- During the first 7 days keep lawn mowers off
of your curbing. The wheels likely will not damage the edging,
but metal corners on your lawn mower may scratch or damage
during the curing period.
- If it begins to rain within the first 4-6
hours after installation, cover the curb with plastic. Make sure
to remove it the next day.
- During the first 24 to 48 hours you should
avoid direct sprinkler impact on the curbing. After 24 hours a
mist would not create any damage, but a sprinkler within a
couple of feet could cause some pitting in your new edging.
- Efflorescence can appear on curbing for a
variety of reasons. This white powder substance occurs because
of water and salts. As water evaporates off of the curbing
sometimes the salty substance is left behind. It can come out of
the ground or be a result of rain or sprinkler systems. The
intensity varies depending on the volume and hardness of the
water. If you water frequently, efflorescence may appear more
readily. If you need to clean efflorescence, simply mix a 50/50
solution of vinegar and water and with light brushing it can be
removed. You may have to do this more than once, but eventually
the efflorescence should go away.
- Some fertilizers and chemicals will stain the
curbing as they would any other concrete. You should alert those
doing the fertilizing to avoid spraying their product on the
curbing. Iron will especially discolor it, whether in granules
or in spray form. If you feel the concrete has been sprayed,
hose it down shortly after they have finished fertilizing.
- If your curbing has been colored, it has also
been sealed. Color will eventually fade from ultraviolet light
and UV rays. We encourage you to consider having it sealed every
year to two years. We will return and do this for you if you
wish for a nominal fee. Just call us and we will gladly return
to help you keep your curbing looking like new.
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