Since our establishment in 2016, LEGO METAL (QINGDAO) LTD has been pioneering the realm of groundbreaking landscape edging solutions. Step into a realm of elegance with our premium Durable Garden Metal Edging, meticulously crafted to elevate your outdoor spaces with sophistication and resilience. Our offering promises to sustain the timeless beauty of your garden, melding aesthetic allure with unrivaled durability.
Product Description
Unveil the elegance of our Corten Steel Garden Edging, a masterpiece in garden design that delineates and enhances the beauty of your outdoor areas. Ideal for containing garden beds, bordering lush lawns, and framing picturesque pathways, this edging matures gracefully over time, adding unique character that harmonizes with any garden style, plantings, or architectural essence.
Corten steel stands as a stellar material choice for garden edging, offering a perfect blend of beauty and strength. Over the course of six months, it cultivates a water-tight patina that halts further rusting, thereby fortifying the steel and prolonging its lifespan without requiring maintenance. Embrace our garden edging for a solution that exudes both reliability and beauty.
Experience the simplicity of installing this garden edging, a task made effortless without the need for specialized tools. With just a block of wood and a hammer, anyone can achieve a flawless installation.
When is steel edging better than aluminium edging?
Steel and aluminium edging both deliver exceptional durability and weather resistance, each with unique benefits to cater to diverse landscaping preferences.
For areas prone to heavy garden machinery or vehicular traffic, steel's superior strength makes it the preferred choice. Its robustness is also unmatched for retaining structures in elevated borders, providing steadfast support.
Steel edging brings an unrivaled versatility in color choices, available in untreated, galvanized, Corten weathering steel, or powder-coated finishes to match your desired RAL color spectrum.
What's the difference between untreated steel and Corten steel?
Both untreated and Corten steel develop a striking orange-brown patina as they age. However, the alloys in Corten steel hasten this transformation, heightening its visual appeal.
This patina adds not only aesthetic charm but also functional advantages. Corten steel is a favorite among architects and landscapers for its swiftly-emerging patina that integrates seamlessly into organic and natural design themes, suitable for both classic and modern settings.
How do I prevent Corten steel from staining surrounding stone or concrete?
The weathering process of Corten steel may cause water runoff to stain light or porous surfaces. However, there are effective strategies to mitigate this potential issue.
Pre-weathering the steel before installation reduces its interaction with other materials, ensuring the majority of oxidation occurs beforehand. This can be accelerated by applying specific chemicals to the steel surface.
Creating a gravel buffer between the steel and adjacent surfaces allows water to drain away efficiently, preventing the spread of potential staining.
How much maintenance does steel edging need?
While steel may be more susceptible to corrosion than aluminium, high-quality steel necessitates minimal maintenance.
Corten steel naturally forms an oxidation layer that usually offers adequate protection, maintaining the integrity of the material under standard conditions.
Powder-coated steel is renowned for its high resistance to corrosion. To ensure its longevity, take care to avoid damaging the powder coating during installation, which further protects against corrosion.
FAQ
Why is edging needed for hard and soft landscaping?
Most hard landscaping surfaces that are walked or driven on need some form of edging. This serves various functions, from the practical to the aesthetic:
- To protect against edge damage
- To provide a level guide for screeding resin-bound and wet-pour surfaces
- To prevent sideways movement of paving laid on tamped sand
- To create a step up or down between surfaces of a different height
- To contain loose aggregates such as gravel and chippings from spreading into surrounding areas
- To create a clear demarcation between contrasting types or colours of hard landscaping.
What is the best edging material for paving?
Most paving is laid on tamped sand, sometimes with 'dot and dab' concrete to hold it more firmly in place. Without a stable edge, the pavers will eventually become dislodged due to foot or vehicle traffic and ground movement. This will lead to other problems:
- Gaps opening between the pavers will encourage weeds, grass and moss to grow.
- As the pavers loosen the surface will become unstable and create trip hazards
- If the paved area is adjacent to soft landscaping (lawns or planted beds) the edge will start to break away
Pin kerbing or pavers, set on a solid concrete base and haunched, will create a solid edge that can either blend with or complement the rest of the paving.
However, this method may require several site visits to lay the foundation, then lay and haunch the edging, and time between for the base and haunching to cure before the paving can be laid.
If aluminium or steel edging is used, the paving can be laid as soon as the edging is installed. Both products feature a narrow profile that makes them inconspicuous against paving and soft landscaping, and neither has the problem of grass die-back caused by concrete.
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