Natural material for centuries
Granite road border is used to strengthen the roadway, separates the pedestrian and carriageway, is necessary for drainage, and also serves as a decorative element. Granite curbs are becoming more and more popular every year, because concrete already after a couple of years of operation begins to crack and collapse. The natural stone has practically no limitations in its service life, and it retains its appearance for a long time.
Its dignity is resistance to chips, ease of dismantling, the ability to use for decoration, thanks to a rich texture. It is often used in landscape design because of the perfect combination with paving slabs.
This element is divided into curbs for the construction of roads and for landscaping of various territories. Considering all its advantages, it can be confidently considered to be much more economical than concrete. Its strength makes it possible to use a granite curb under the most severe conditions. Such a road curb dimensions is different, which allows you to choose the best options for each specific task.
Note! Granite is a strong natural material that is able to withstand strong mechanical stresses and withstand the effects of atmospheric precipitation.
Road curb and laying technology
The road curb is laid using special equipment and attachments. Its dimensions are usually small, so installation is fairly easy. For proper installation, first of all, a trench breaks out, which is poured with concrete. This creates a foundation for future fencing. After the concrete has dried, installation begins. The technology is as follows:
- The allocation zone is defined;
- Digging out a trench;
- The trench is poured with concrete;
- Mounted curb.
Important! Only if this technology is observed, the installation of road curbs will be correct and durable. Before pouring concrete, the base is made of crushed stone or sand. Only for such a foundation, concrete can be poured. It is important to observe the recommended protrusion of the fence above the ground.
Its height depends on the height of the coating to be laid and the loads that are supposed to impact it. The correct height allows you to avoid contamination from particles of earth and snow that will be washed away. The width of the seam between the blocks should not be more than five millimeters. The stitches are filled with a solution of cement with a composition of 1: 4, after which it is cut by a solution of 1: 2.
Reliability and decoration in the garden
Curbs for the tracks are made of a variety of materials, but a separate place is occupied by a plastic curb for the tracks. It is great for fixing garden paths with any coating. It is practically invisible and at the same time it perfectly fulfills its mission - it prevents the sprawl of the path and the germination of grass. It is because of its "invisibility" that it is ideal for installation in gardens, orchards and yards.
Important! A garden border and a road border, the GOST of which was not observed during manufacture, it is not worth buying. You can check it with a quality certificate.
Plastic curbs are a special category of garden curbs. They are distinguished by their durability, convenience and ease of installation. Material for them is a plastic of very high strength, which makes it highly resistant to external factors. To install it, you do not need to dig trenches, fill the base and use fasteners. It is fixed by special anchor pins, which firmly hold the curb. In addition, small size and lightness allow it to be mounted on any lines and bends.