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Unveil the grace of our Corten Steel Garden Edging—a breathtaking choice to define and accentuate your garden's allure. Ideal for containing garden beds, edging lawns, and framing walkways, this edging matures with time, offering a unique character that harmonizes with any garden style, plantings, and architectural design.
Corten steel is an extraordinary material for garden edging, combining aesthetic appeal with strength, durability, and practicality. In just six months, it forms a protective patina that halts further rusting, enhancing its robustness. This layer not only reinforces the steel but also extends its lifespan, eliminating maintenance needs. Opt for our garden edging for a solution that is as dependable as it is beautiful.
Installation of this edging is a breeze—no special tools needed! Just a block of wood and a hammer make it easy for anyone to set up.
When is steel edging better than aluminium edging?
Steel and aluminium edging both offer outstanding durability and resistance to weather, each with distinct advantages tailored to various landscaping demands.
The exceptional strength of steel makes it the optimal choice for areas exposed to heavy garden machinery or vehicles. Its sturdiness also makes it ideal for supporting raised border structures, providing steadfast support.
Steel edging offers unmatched versatility in color selections, available in untreated, galvanized, Corten weathering steel, or powder-coated finishes in your chosen RAL color.
What's the difference between untreated steel and Corten steel?
Both untreated and Corten steel develop a striking orange-brown patina over time, but Corten steel alloys expedite this transformation, enhancing its visual charm.
The patina not only elevates aesthetic appeal but also provides practical advantages. Corten steel is the preferred choice for architects and landscapers due to its rapid-developing patina that integrates effortlessly with organic and natural design themes, suitable for both traditional and modern settings.
How do I prevent Corten steel from staining surrounding stone or concrete?
The weathering of Corten steel can tint water runoff, potentially staining light or porous surfaces. Fortunately, there are strategies to reduce this risk.
Pre-weathering steel prior to installation minimizes contact with other materials by ensuring most oxidation occurs beforehand. Accelerate this by applying specific chemicals to the steel's surface.
Creating a gravel margin between the steel and adjacent surfaces allows water to drain away, averting spread and potential staining issues.
How much maintenance does steel edging need?
Though steel is more susceptible to corrosion compared to aluminium, it demands minimal upkeep when crafted from premium materials.
Under normal conditions, the natural oxidation layer on Corten steel offers ample protection, preserving the core material.
Powder-coated steel features exceptional corrosion resistance. To ensure longevity, avoid damaging the powder coating during installation, further preventing corrosion.
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.
