[dclark2037]

I have done several paver patios and sidewalks but never a driveway. I have had the help of my local simsstone supplier for most all my questions. But the one i am asking of all the pros out here is this. My customer wants to have a concrete edge restraint poured 10" wide and 8-10" deep. The reason is, he uses a push type mechicanical edger and then takes a water hose and washes out the trench. Do you guys think that this is necessary to install the concrete edge 8-10" deep? The width is just for looks. And have you guys ever done this type of edge restraint? Pros/Cons? We are using Simstones Cumberland slatebend for the walk and Grande slatebend for the drive. Thanks in advance for responses.
David

[Matt Kulp]

What does the edger have to do with the concrete restraint?

As far as the concrete goes, if you reinforce it with rebar you should be ok with the depth you are going. We used to use concrete as edge restraint years ago before the plastic edge restraint was available, but always had problem with it cracking and heaving with the frost. The difference was that we were not going near as deep and wide as what you are and it was not reinforced.

I think it is unnecessary, but it should be OK structurally.

[Stonehenge]

I think I understand the edger issue - it sure would rip the heck out of any plastic or aluminum edge restraint if the client wasn't very careful.

[dclark2037]

Yes sir that is the reason for the concrete edge. He wants it 8 - 10" deep because after he does his edging he is afraid he would wash the base out from under it.

[HRLand]

At 8-10" wide he won't be anywhere near the sand. Why does he need to use water to clean up after edging the lawn? Tell him to take the money he would have spent on the concrete curb and buy a handheld blower.

[dclark2037]

I've tried but he will not use a blower. He is OCD about being very very neat and clean if you no what i mean.

[Rex Mann]

Use a sub-merged curb directly under the soldier course.
No problem weed eating or worries of washing out the
bedding sand or aggregate base.

Peace,

Rex

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