FAQ

Steel is more for commercial applications. It is very heavy, will rust and has a sharp edge. The aluminum products are for residential and commercial applications. It is light, flexible, durable, has a rounded top, will not corrode and is designed for professional or do-it-yourselfers.

There are 8' and 16' lengths

There are 1/8" and 3/16" thicknesses.

There are 4", 5.5", and 8" heights.

1/8" thickness: The standard pack sizes are 80' (8' box), 120' (8' box) and 240' (16' box).
3/16" thickness: the standard box size is 80' (8' box) or 160' (16' box).

Although there aren't any distributors in your area we can ship to your door free all 8' boxes of aluminum edging, as well as lighting and paver restraints.

No. the aluminum edging is not sharp. In fact, it has a rounded top so people can actually step on it without a sharp edge. No need to worry about kids.

The aluminum edging will not rust or corrode.

The color of your edging will not fade overtime.

Yes. The aluminum edging is painted with a durable paint that will last for years and is manufactured and tested to withstand weedwacking.

Black, brown and green.

We recommend the 3/16 edging as you can drive over the top without damage.

1/8" is recommended for residential gardens, walking paths, tree rings.
The 3/16" is recommended for high traffic areas such as driveways, restaurants, etc.

Green paint, Brown paint, black paint, black anodized (electrostatically treated), or mill (natural silver finish)

This is an additional manufacturing process where the black color is "etched" into the aluminum, providing extreme durability and longevity. This is our premium product.

Cut from the bottom up with a hack saw so you don't scratch the top should you slip. A skill saw with a blade for metal cutting works well too.

The standard stake is 12" in length and is made from reinforced aluminum. We also offer 18" stakes at an added price.

Yes stakes are included with all edging boxes.

The stakes slide through stake pockets punched out in the side of the edging. They slide through the stake pockets and then are hammered into the ground.

Four

Wherever you begin or terminate, you slide one of the four included end stake adapters on to the edging piece and a stake slides through the end stake adapter. The stake is then hammered into the ground securing the beginning or end of the edging run.

Yes. This is considered a special order and can't be completed through the internet. There is a $20 broken pack fee for organizing a partial shipment, but you must order more than one complete box and then add the partial.

Yes. The installation instructions can be found in the "Info Center" at YardProduct.com. The instructions will also be sent with the order.

Yes, the edging is sturdy but flexible. It will bend to allow for nice curves or paths or outlining a garden but is sturdy and will hold its shape for years.

Many contractors use a 4 X 4 piece of wood and bend the aluminum around the wood to hold the 90 degree angle then back fill the trench with dirt to secure.

Wherever you begin or terminate, you slide one of the four included end stake adapters on to the edging piece and a stake slides through the end stake adapter. The stake is then hammered into the ground securing the beginning or end of the edging run.

Approximately 3 days for FedEx shipments (8' boxes) and 3-5 days for LTL shipments (16' boxes)

Yes. You will receive the tracking information the following day through email.

We keep a full stock of inventory. If you place an order before 2pm EST, your order will ship the same day, depending on order volume. If after 2pm EST, your order will ship next day.

Free for 8' and 16' boxes of edging, paver restraints and lighting. Edging accessory orders without an edging box carry a $9.99 shipping charge. See the shipping page for more details.

You can either enter your tracking information at FedEx.com, odfl.com for freight, or we can find the delivery information for you.

Yes we offer free shipping in the continental U.S.