Place stakes far enough in that the edging stands upright. How deep the trench is will depend on which size material you use. Measure between your desired starting and stopping points to determine how much edging you will need. Determine where you want your edging to go.Stakes should run 4 inches longer than the face width of the edging for stability. You should use 4 stakes per strip, with one being located at the lap. Similar to gauge, the strip size you use depends on why you are using landscape edging. Our strips come in four widths: 4-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch. The length and width of the strips vary depending on the manufacturer. The increased sturdiness of 11-gauge is needed to help keep landscaping materials securely in place. The 11 -gauge is thicker and heavier than 14-gauge. If your edging is going to be used for more than just decoration, such as holding back landscaping materials like rocks or soil, then you should use 11-gauge edging. When To Use A Heavier Gauge Of Landscape Edging A lighter material is fine to use as the edging’s sole purpose, in this case, is to be decorative. If your metal landscape edging is only for appearance and is not for functionality, such as holding back rocks or soil, then you can use 14-gauge metal edging. When To Use A Lighter Gauge Of Landscape Edging
11-gauge is a thicker metal than 14-gauge. When it comes to gauge, as the number gets higher, the product gets thinner.
Our two sizes for metal landscape edging are 11-gauge and 14-gauge. Gauge sizes for edging vary depending on the manufacturer, but generally, you will find metal edging offered in 11-gauge up to 18-gauge metal. The thickness, or gauge size, you should use for your landscape edging depends on what purpose you want the edging to serve. We often receive questions about metal landscape edging, so we have compiled all the information you need to know in this article including: In addition to roofing and siding panels, we also offer landscape edging and stakes in Corten steel, also known as weathering steel. At Western States Metal Roofing, we have specialized in metal manufacturing for over 20 years.
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