The Importance of Paver Edging

Installing a patio in your backyard may seem like a simple enough task. All it takes is to lay the pavers and voila! Your new outdoor patio is ready to be used. However, without proper paver edging, your patio pavers are likely to sink and shift after a while. Luckily, hiring knowledgeable professionals to install your concrete pavers in San Diego can easily prevent this worst-case scenario from occurring. With their help, you won’t have to worry about choosing the right patio size, picking appropriate materials for your paver base, and keeping your pavers from moving. Professional paver installers achieve excellent results by relying on tried-and-tested techniques and using appropriate materials to install your patio. Read on to learn why experts use paver edging!

Is paver edging necessary?

During a paver installation, technicians have to make sure that each step in the process is performed adequately. In addition to installing the base and the pavers themselves, and locking in place with sand, they also have to create an edging to prevent the pavers from shifting. Edging is a crucial part of any paver installation. Without it, your pavers will be much more likely to spread and sink over time. Furthermore, damaged edging can cause other issues as well, such as weed and moss-growth between the cracks. Unless your pavers are installed with the edges touching another solid surface (a curb, driveway edge or a wall), you should have edging installed along the whole perimeter. This way, your patio pavers will stay in great condition for much longer, without cracking, shifting, or lifting.

How do I keep my pavers from moving?

Now that you understand how important edging is for paver installation, you’re probably wondering how to install paver edging properly. Here’s one way to go about edging installation:

• Choosing the edging type. Depending on the shape of your patio, you will have to pick between using rigid or flexible edging options. Straight edges typically require the rigid option, while round patio shapes need flexible edging.
• Securing the edging with spikes. Most edging options have metal spikes that you need to drive through holes along the edging. The spikes should be placed each 8 to 10 inches for the best results.
• Locking the pavers in place. The spikes should be completely buried into the ground in order for the pavers to be successfully secured.
• Covering the edges. The primary purpose of paver edging is to be functional. Once the installation is complete, you shouldn’t be able to see it. This is done by covering the pavers with mulch or loamy soil.

The best way to avoid issues during the edging installation process is to hire the services of seasoned landscaping professionals. They will ensure that your paver system is done according to the highest industry standards by using cutting-edge equipment and techniques to keep your pavers in place. For instance, most reputable paver companies will set a soldier course edging made from rectangle pavers that are set in concrete in order to keep the pavers in place for much longer. Such a procedure requires a high level of skill, so hiring professional installers is probably the best course of action. Also, you should keep in mind that professional paver installers never use metal edging for driveways.

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While you may be tempted to install your patio pavers yourself, relying on experienced and knowledgeable landscaping specialists is the only surefire way to ensure a successful installation. Another benefit of hiring professionals is that you won’t have to invest valuable time and energy into installing your pavers. Instead of working on your patio, you’ll be free to enjoy yourself at La Jolla Cove. At Pacific Dreamscapes, we approach each paver installation with due care and attention, using top-notch equipment and supplies. Reach out to us today and get your perfect backyard retreat!