Warranty

Your curbing has a one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. It will be replaced at no charge if the defect is caused by the materials we use or the way it was installed by our workmen.

Concrete curbing like any other type of concrete can and will crack.  We try and control the cracking with expansion joints.  If cracking does occur, it should be in the expansion joint.  If the curb should crack out of the joint during the warranty period, we will repair it at no charge.  It is important to note that repairs can be difficult to make in colored concrete, and the “cure may be worse than the ill”.  It is impossible to get a perfect color match and a hairline crack is much less noticeable than a patch or discoloration in the curbing. 

Care of Your Curbing

1.      The concrete curb does not need to be sprayed or misted with water.

2.      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.

3.      Sod laying, sprinkler work and landscape work can be started 24 hours after installation.  Caution must be taken however, as shovels, picks and wheel barrows can damage the curb for several days while it is fully curing.

4.      If you have a landscape contractor working for you, caution them about protecting the curb from damage.  If wheel barrows 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 the weight from cracking it. Never allow a tractor or truck to run over the curb.

5.      For the first 24 hours, keep sprinkler systems off.  Rain, condensate lines, backwash from pools, as well as irrigation can damage the curb during the first 24 hours.

6.      Efflorescence (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.  The intensity of the efflorescence varies depending upon the type (hardness) of water and volume of water that gets on the curb.  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 have just planted sod and are watering frequently, efflorescence may appear more readily.  Be patient, wait for you lawn to get established and clean the curb after it dries.  A solution of 50/50 vinegar and water with a light brushing will remove the efflorescence.  You may have to do this a few times; eventually, the efflorescence should go away.

7.      Once in a while colored curbing may look “splotchy” for a few days while it is curing.  This will go away as it cures and is not to be confused with efflorescence.

8.      If curbing is damaged but not covered by the warranty, we will come back and make necessary repairs; however, there is a $300.00 minimum charge for this service.