Landscape Specification Report URB-P0003847-001-SP (A)

5.          EDGES

5.1.        GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Samples
Install a minimum 2.5m long typical portion of each different edge type showing materials, colour, finish and
joints for approval by the Landscape Architect. If acceptable, this sample should be retained as a quality
benchmark and shall form part of the finished works.


5.2.        EDGE TYPES

 ED01: Edge Type – Concrete edge

 Material - In-situ concrete (grey Portland cement), 25 mpa or as per Noosa Shire Council requirements
 Dimension - 100mm wide x 100mm deep, 5mm rounded chamfer to top edges
 Sub-base depth/material - 100mm compacted road base
 Expansion joints - 10mm wide Abelflex, max. 5m spacing. Connection reinforcing rod between expansion
 joints
 Surface Finish - Smooth trowel finish
 Colour - Plain grey
 Levels - Top surface is to finish flush with the adjacent kerbs or pavement


 ED02: Edge Type– Timber Edge

 Material - CCA treated hardwood (HW), rough sawn, treatment Class H5 or as per Noosa Shire Council
 requirements
 Material dimensions - 100mm tall x 25mm wide
 Stakes / support - 50 x 50mm HW. Length suitable to be driven firmly into the ground (450mm typ). Install
 sufficient stakes and nails to hold the edge firmly in position and true to the design line, minimum1 stake per 2
 Lm
 Joins - Connect individual edge timbers with a 1m length of edging set down 20mm below the main edge
 pieces and fixed to them to achieve a smooth line
 Colour - None to be applied
 Levels - Top surface is to finish flush with the adjacent kerbs or pavement




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