CleanLine Installation Instructions
HELPFUL HINTS BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE EDGING
A. The top of the edging has a thicker rounded surface (Diagram B). B. The edging is normally installed with the
stakes on the inside of the landscape bed area (Diagram B). C. For an installation with smoother curves, connect 3
to 4 sections together before placing edging into the trench (Diagram A). D. It is ideal to have another person hold
the edging while you are staking it into place, but not necessary. E. Keep snapping the sections together well
ahead of the staking.
INSTALLATION
Dig landscape trench 1” (25mm) deeper than the edging being set.
Set the edging into the landscape trench with the top 1/2” (12.5cm)
above what will become the compacted finish grade. (The installer
can connect the adjacent sections of the edging prior to or after the
sections are placed in the trench.) Where connections are needed on
curves, the installer will find that connecting sections prior to installing
will allow for faster completion.
3.
Start at the beginning of the bed area and begin driving the
12” (30.5cm) aluminum stakes. (NOTE: There are more loops per
section than stakes. The additional loops are provided for greater
versatility of staking based on the design and application.)
4.
Snap down the adjacent sections. (See Diagram A)
5. At the end of the bed area, cut the section to the desired length and
stake down. Begin your next bed area with the remaining portion of
the cut section. (See Diagram B) FORMING ANGLES: Cut the bottom of
the edging halfway up using a hacksaw, lay on a hard surface placing
a brick or 4 x 4 over the cut. Bend up to the desired angle using a
hammer to stiffen angle. This forms a 1/2” radius on top avoiding sharp
corners.
1.
2.
NOTE: When installing Aluminum edging in direct contact with ACQ treated lumber we recommend
installing a barrier material such as Grace Vycor® Deck Protector™
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S U S TA I N A B L E E D G I N G S O L U T I O N S
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
General. Manufactured of 6063 Alloy containing Silicon and Magnesium
as the major alloying elements, contributing to good strength, corrosion
resistance, weldability, and machinability.
*Other sizes available.
According to the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) publication
Extrusion Spotlight Alloys, aluminum alloyed in the 5XXX and 6XXX
series contains the following desirable properties: 1. Very lightweight,
one-third that of steel and concrete. 2. High strength, comparable to
steel and steel/concrete composites. 3. Strength and ductility as high or
higher at sub-zero temperatures than at room temperature. 4. Exceptional corrosion resistance. 5. Ease of fabrication by many techniques,
including extrusion, to unique advantageous structural configurations.
This publication can be found at www.aec.org.
Additional Information
Extreme Low Temperature. The many advantages of extruded aluminum are not impaired by exposure to low temperatures. Aluminum actually gains strength as temperature is reduced, making it an appropriate metal for Arctic,
space or cryogenic applications.
Ultraviolet Radiation. Sunlight includes ultraviolet (electromagnetic) radiation which causes tanning or sunburn in
human skin, and which may cause chemical or structural changes in some commercial materials. Aluminum, however,
reflects ultraviolet radiation and is not damaged by it.
Combustability. Extruded aluminum will not burn, which makes it safer than many other matierals, such as wood,
paper, or plastic for design applications. Extruded aluminum does not emit any toxic, hazardous fumes when exposed
to high temperatures.
Material content provided courtesy of Alcoa.
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