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Aluminum Paver Edging: Low-Profile Paver Restraint
What aluminum paver edging is and how it keeps pavers tight
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Aluminum paver edging is a low-profile aluminum restraint installed around the perimeter of a paver installation to hold the pavers tight and prevent them from spreading or shifting. Because aluminum is strong and rust-proof, it restrains the edge firmly while sitting below the surface, hidden once backfilled. It is the professional choice for keeping paver patios, walkways, and driveways crisp for the long term.
Quick answer: Aluminum paver edging is a low-profile, rust-proof restraint that locks the perimeter of a paver installation in place and hides below the surface once backfilled.
Permaloc PermaStrip aluminum paver edging.
What is aluminum paver edging?
Aluminum edging for pavers is exactly this: a low-profile aluminum restraint for the paver perimeter.
Aluminum paver edging (also searched as aluminium paver edging, paver edging aluminum, or aluminum paver edge) is a restraint strip with a base flange that is spiked into the compacted base alongside the pavers. It resists the lateral forces that push edge pavers outward, keeping joints tight and the field stable. Unlike plastic paver restraints, aluminum will not become brittle and crack, and unlike steel, it will not rust.
Permaloc aluminum paver edging options
- PermaStrip: a paver and hardscape restraint in 3.5 to 6 inch depths for firm anchoring.
- StructurEdge: a low-profile restraint (1-5/8 to 2-1/4 inch) that sits well below the paver surface.
Permaloc StructurEdge low-profile paver restraint.
Why aluminum for paver restraint
- Holds the edge: strong enough to resist the spreading forces on perimeter pavers.
- Hidden: the low profile disappears once the edge is backfilled with soil.
- Lasts: rust-proof and not brittle, so the restraint outlives plastic and steel.
- Clean edges: keeps joints tight and lines straight for the life of the hardscape.
Installing aluminum paver edging
Set the restraint against the laid pavers on the compacted base, then drive spikes through the base flange into the base at the recommended spacing. The restraint should sit just below the top of the pavers so it is invisible after backfilling. Correct spike spacing is what keeps the edge from shifting under load.
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What is aluminum paver edging?
Aluminum paver edging is a low-profile aluminum restraint installed around a paver installation to hold the pavers tight and prevent spreading or shifting. It has a base flange spiked into the compacted base and sits hidden below the surface once backfilled.
Why use aluminum for paver edging?
Aluminum is strong enough to resist the forces that push edge pavers outward, sits low and hidden, and will not become brittle and crack like plastic or rust like steel, so it keeps joints tight and lines straight for the life of the hardscape.
Which Permaloc product is aluminum paver edging?
PermaStrip is a paver and hardscape restraint in 3.5 to 6 inch depths, and StructurEdge is a low-profile restraint (1-5/8 to 2-1/4 inch) that sits well below the paver surface.
How is aluminum paver edging installed?
Set the restraint against the laid pavers on the compacted base, then drive spikes through the base flange into the base at the recommended spacing. It should sit just below the top of the pavers so it is invisible after backfilling.
Is aluminum paver edging better than plastic?
Yes. Plastic paver restraints become brittle and can crack over time, while aluminum stays strong and rust-proof, holding the edge firmly for the long term.