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                             Caring for your new curb

Concrete curb does not need to be sprayed with water; however, it can be if you choose, wait at least four (4) hours and then spray with a fine mist.

Keep pets, children and objects away from the curb for at least 24 hours. It will be "hard" to the touch at this point but still needs several days to cure.

Sod laying, sprinkler work and landscaping can be started 24 hours after installation; however, caution must be taken as shovels, picks and wheelbarrows can damage the curb for several more days while it is curing.

If you have a landscape contractor working for you, caution him about protecting the curb from damage. If wheelbarrows are used for hauling rock over the curb, put a mound of dirt over it (6" deep) or build a ramp over the curb to keep the weight from cracking it. Never allow a tractor or truck to run over the curb.

We are not responsible for the care of your curb once we leave the jobsite. Which includes: If it begins to rain, hail or storm etc. If it does start to rain within hours that your curb was installed, try to cover the curb with plastic. If the curbing is damaged on your part or natures, which can include rain, hail, storm and wind debris or stepping from animals, kids and adults we will come back and make all necessary repairs, however, there is a $200 minimum fee plus a labor charge for this service.

Make sure sprinkler systems do not come on for at least 24 hours. Irrigation, backwash from pools, condensate lines, or rain can damage the curb during the first 24 hours.

Efflorescence (white powder substance) can appear on occasion and does not look good on curbing. It is generated from water sprinkling systems and can also appear after a rain storm. The intensity
Efflorescence varies depending upon the type (hardness) of water and the volume of water that gets on the curb.

Check your sprinkler heads while the system is on and try to adjust them to minimize the amount of water spraying directly on the curb. If you have just planted sod and are watering frequently, Efflorescence may appear more readily. Be patient, wait for lawn to get established, turn the water off for a few days, then clean the curb after it dries.

A solution of 50/50 vinegar and water with a light brushing will remove the Efflorescence. You may have to do this a few times; eventually, the Efflorescence should go away.

Once in a while curbing with color may look "splotchy" for a few days while it is curing. This will go away as it cures and not to be confused with Efflorescence.

Warranty

   If the curbing is damaged on your part, we will come back and make necessary repairs, however, there is a $200 minimum charge, plus labor fees for this service.
It is important to note: repairs can be difficult to make in colored concrete. It is impossible to get a perfect color match.

   Cracking - concrete curbing like any other type of concrete can and will crack. We experience very little cracking in our products. However, if it should crack because of our workmanship and/or because of defects in materials, we will replace it at no charge during the warranty period! A warning, however, repairs can be difficult to make in colored concrete. It is impossible to get a perfect color match. Sometimes the cure is worse than the ill. A hairline crack is much less noticeable than a patch of discoloration in the curbing.

When curbing is installed as a retrofit, (grass already in place) there will be a small amount of concrete on the ground between the new curb and the grass. It is difficult to remove this concrete while it is still wet. After a 24 hour curing period, it can be picked up in small pieces and thrown away. Since we have not included a return trip in the price of our curbing to do this, we ask that you take a few minutes to remove the excess concrete. This will allow the grass to grow back against the curb. You may want to place sand and/or dirt in this area as well if there are voids between the curb and the grass.

Damage to sprinkler lines, telephone lines, cable tv, or other buried items by our personnel is not the responsibility of Decrelay Curbing™.

Your curbing has a one year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. It will be replaced at no charge, if the defect is caused by the materials we use or the way it was installed by our workmen.

      FREE DIAMOND SEAL

As an added incentive, each customer will receive "Free of charge" a 1 gallon container of Super Diamond Sealer (depending on size of curb)...Which can be applied 28 days after Curb Edging is installed.

     Please Note: Since we have not included a price for a return trip and labor cost in this service, you are responsible for applying the Super Diamond Seal. This may be done 28 days after Curb Edging is installed. A service fee of $125.00 and $0.65 Ft. will be charged to you if we have to come back and apply seal for you.

DIAMOND CLEAR VOX is an acrylic, emulsion blend curing and sealing compound for freshly placed concrete. This product provides a quality cure and seal while assuring total resistance to yellowing from ultraviolet exposure. DIAMOND CLEAR VOX is particularly suited for decorative and architectural concrete.

You may brush or roll Diamond Seal onto concrete.

FEATURES / BENEFITS

    * Gives a reduced odor alternative to total solvent based systems
    * Provides a clear, non-yellowing membrane for new or existing concrete
    * Excellent sealer for concrete pavers
    * Seals all concrete surfaces providing a glossy appearance and easier clean-up
    * Hardens new concrete by promoting a proper cure for increased abrasion resistance
    * Dustproofs concrete with a tough durable film
    * Good blush resistance in damp areas

Thank you.

DECRELAY CURBING