Monday, July 15, 2019

Useful Information Regarding Bender Boards

By Maria Graham


Typically, landscape is divided into various sections. The number of sections in a landscape may depend upon various factors such as the purpose of landscape. For example, a landscape may have flowerbeds, walkways, and turf among other sections. To enhance appearance, every section needs to be demarcated. The separation of various sections is done using bender boards. The boards help to generate clear boarders between sections.

The boards are available in various materials. Wood is a good example of material commonly used to make them. Manufacturers also make boards from artificial materials that resemble wood, stone, and metal in appearance. Wood is considered a favorite material for making these products because it is natural and offers that natural appeal to landscaping.

One needs to start by deciding the length of the board they need to complete their project. One can use a piece of thread to easily determine the length of board will be enough. This should be done by running the thread along the length that the board is expected to cover when installed. The thread should be measured to determine how much of edging material to buy. Buying a little extra of the material is advisable in case it becomes necessary.

While using the thread to estimate the length, one should use stakes to minimize errors. One can easily and cheaply buy the board and stakes from any garden store in the country. Many companies make these products and one should choose quality product to work with. On top of that, the type of edging material chosen should match with the landscape appropriately. Among other factors, the type of soil, colors of the driveway, and type of plants should determine the type of edging material chosen.

Matching the color of the edging material and that of the house, walkway or some other phenomenon on the landscape adds to the harmony. Different sections of the landscape can also be installed with different products if one chooses. This adds to the uniqueness and beauty of the place.

Different manufacturers offer different processes for installing the products that they manufacturer. However, generally, wooden benders need to be soaked in water for several hours before they can be used. This improves the flexibility of the material so that it can bend around tight curves more easily. Soaking may not be necessary for all kinds of edging material and that is why one should follow manufacturer instructions.

Before installation, one should start by digging a trench that is six inches wide. The width of six inches is not the standard because different products have different sizes. That is why the trench may be wider depending on the width of the material. In terms of depth, the trench should exceed the board slightly. Installation of stakes should be done at intervals of 18 inches apart. The board should then be installed on the outer side of the stakes.

Nailing of the board should be done on the upper part of the stakes after installation. One should ensure there is an overlap of about one foot when joining two boards to each other. One should consider trimming the ends of the edging material in places they overlap. This will ensure that the materials fit well together.




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