Frequently Asked Questions

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 soft on the insides. The full cure time for curb is 28 days to full strength just like other concrete products.

Concrete curbing takes 14-28 days to fully cure. You will notice the color of the edging changing during the curing process. Don’t worry; this is normal and it will achieve its final color when curing is complete.

If you have a landscape contractor working for you, caution them 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 (2 pieces of 4 x 4 lumber, with a piece of plywood over the top) over the curb to keep from cracking it. Never allow a tractor or a truck to run over the curb.

Efflorescence (white powder substance) can appear on occasion and does not look good on curbing. It is generated from water evaporating and leaving behind minerals on the surface of the curb resulting in a white powdery substance. Hard water, rain, sprinkling systems can have excess mineral content resulting in this process. You can 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 just planted sod and are watering frequently, efflorescence may appear more readily. Be patient, wait for your lawn to get established and clean the curb after it dries. A solution of 50/50 vinegar and water with a light brushing will remove efflorescence.

Once in awhile curbing with color in it may look, “splotchy,” for a few days while it is curing. As concrete cures, moisture/water is leaving the concrete at different rates in different areas causing the splotchy look. This will go away as it cures and is not to be confused with efflorescence.

If curbing is damaged we can come back and make necessary repairs. If the repairs are not covered under warranty, there will be a minimum $700.00 charge.

WARRANTY - Curb Impressions has a one (1) year workmanship warranty. Separation, heaving, and workmanship are the only things covered under warranty. Damage caused by weather or other natural occurrences is not covered.

Cracking - Concrete curbing like any other type of concrete can crack. We control the cracking with expansion joints every foot to two feet. We also use fiber mesh, steel cable, and other additives to minimize cracks. We experience very little cracking in our products, however, if it should heave or buckle in a hairline crack under the warranty, we can replace it.

It is important that you maintain the curbing seal by getting it resealed at least every 2 to 5 years depending on sun-exposure and personal preference. Contact us to reseal your curbing for as low as $250, footage depending.

Upon request we will provide you references.