Product Specifications:
Orderline: 01954 718327Recycled Plastic Edging Boards & Stakes
footpath lawn cycle path raised beds borders retaining gravel boards revetments
The Old Firestation, Broadway, Bourn, Cambridge. CB23 2TA - Registered in England 2538653
Orderline: 01954 718327 Fax: 01954 719908 Email: [email protected] Web: www.filcris.co.uk
Data sheet: REC/pe/2013/02Product Name: Recycled Plastic EdgingProduct Type: Recycled Plastic
Description: Filcris Recycled Plastic Edging Boards and stakes.
• Flexible Edging Boards available in black and dark brown:18mm x 140mm x 3m (other lengths available subject to quantity)Flexible but strong – a 3m plank can be bent in a full circle (equivalent to 0.75m radius) but will not break
• Heavy duty edging boards available in dark brown24mm x 140mm x 3m
• Rigid Edging Boards available in black and dark brown25mm x 150mm x 3mMore rigid than the other edging boards so more suitable for use on straight runs or to retain soil.
• Footpath edging• Lawn edging• Cycle path edging• Retaining edges for low raised beds and borders• Retaining edges for areas of bark chipping and mulch• Gravel boards• Low revetments
Filcris recycled plastic edging is simple to install and can be cut, drilled and screwed like timber.For detailed guidance on installation methods please refer to the following webpage:
http://www.filcris.co.uk/products/edging/how-to-use-filcris-recycled-plastic-edging
A simplified version of these instructions are shownoverleaf. If your have any queries or comments please contact our sales office on 01954 718327.
• Standard edging stakes, available brown 2 way angled cut40mm x 40mm x 300mm & 450mm
• Heavy duty stakes available in brown, 2 way angled cut50mm x 50mm x 300mm, & 600mm
Edging boards:
Stakes
Uses: Methods:
Simple to install – just treat it inthe same way as timber edging.
How is Filcris Recycled Edging used?
2 main ways of using our edging boards:
Level with the ground surface and / or path. The standard way of using edging boards as a path edging. It reduces trip hazards and allows grass to be cut easily. Since the edging is held in position by the soil and path surface temporary wooden stakes can be used and fewer stakes may be needed.
FlushUsed where beds and borders are edged seperate soil and mulches from decking, lawns and paving. The edge can be sunk partially into the ground to adjust the depth and get a secure fixing it must be held in position with stakes. More stakes may be needed for this type of edging.
Raised
Edging planks & stakes (see over for options).5mm x 40mm wood screws for 18mm planks.5mm x 50mm for 24mm / 25mm planks.
Tape measure, spirit level, string or line and pins or canes for setting out.Lump or sledge hammer to knock in the stakes.Crossut saw to trim planks and stakes.Clamps to hold planks to stakes.Cordless drill/driver.
Materials: Equipment:
Method
Mark out course with sand/ hose.Dig trench 160 - 170mm deep and about 250mm wide.If the edging is to be raised the trench can be shallower.Set out course and level with a string line and canes or pins.
Preparation:
Avoid using butt joints sharing a single stake on 40mm x 40mm standard stakes as shown below.
Joints:
Only use on 90° corners Stronger general purpose joint without extra stakes needed
Recommended joint especiallyon tight curves and angles
Alternative to braced butt jointor double stake joint
Clamp plank to first stake and hammer in. Clamp plank to other stakes spaced as needed, ensure level is correct. Ensure stakes spaced closely enough to support plank and any retained soil if needed. Trim any excess plank material and arrange joint for next plank. Fix planks to stakes using 5mm x 40mm or 50mm screws. Predrill through the plank into the stake and countersink the plank if required. 2 screws per stake/plank fixing will be needed.
Fixing:
Raised Edging:
Straight lined edging:
Flush Edging, gentle curves:
Flush Edging, tight curves:
Only with extra stakes
Only with extra stakesNo
Yes
Yes NoNo
Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Which planks for which job? Flexible Edging Plank Rigid Edging Plank Heavy Duty Edging
Yes
The stakes can be trimmed flush with the top of the plank or 10 - 30mm below the top of the plank.Soil and other materials can be backfilled and reseeded if required.
Finishing:
Flush & raised edging in solid ground
Raised Edging:
Flush & raised edging in loose soil
Straight lined edging:
Tight curves:
Flush Edging, gentle curves:
Flush Edging, tight curves*:
500mm / 6 per 3m
1000mm / 4 per 3m
No
Yes
N/A
No
750mm / 5 per 3m
750mm / 5 per 3m
Yes No Yes
1500mm / 4 per 3m1500mm / 4 per 3m
Yes
1000mm / 4 per 3m
Yes Yes Yes
1000mm / 4 per 3m
Yes
1000mm / 4 per 3m
Yes
1500mm / 4 per 3m
Which stakes for which job?
How many stakes are needed?
40mm x 40mmx 300mm
Flexible Edging Plank
40mm x 40mmx 450mm
Rigid Edging Plank
40mm x 40mmx 600mm
50mm x 50mmx 300mm
50mm x 50mmx 600mm
Heavy Duty Edging
Yes No Yes
1500mm / 4 per 3m
Butt Jointsharing asingle stake
Butt Jointwith 150mmbracing piece
DoubleStakeJoint
MitreJoint
* These are average estimates and actual requirements may vary slightly. In particular you may need slightly more or feweron a curved section depending on the nature of the curve. If you have leftover stakes you can return them and we willrefund the cost, less any carriage charges.