Snap Edge Corporation

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INJECTION MOLDED PLASTIC EDGE RESTRAINT
FOR CONCRETE/CLAY PAVERS

UNIQUE ONE PIECE DESIGN ALLOWS FOR
BOTH STRAIGHT AND RADIUS EDGES

General Specifications______________________________________________________

To All Specifiers:

Our industry appreciates your interest and confidence in segmental paving systems. When you specify segmental paving systems, you can rest assured that you are getting one of the best paving alternatives available today. It offers superior performance and aesthetics in any application.

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute of North America (ICPI), has been formed to promote the use of and proper installation of segmental paving systems. The ICPI recognizes the importance of pavement edge restraint and they strongly recommend that an edge restraint system be specified on every project.

Snap Edge hopes to make this process easier by supplying to you a specification sheet for Snap Edge that can be inserted into your projects construction documentation.

Snap Edge is suitable for any residential, commercial or municipal application and is readily available in North America through quality paver manufacturers everywhere.

Thank you for you interest in Snap Edge.

Installation Specifications___________________________________________________

Edge restraint must be used anywhere the unit pavers are not otherwise permanently restrained from any horizontal movement.

Snap Edge can be easily installed after unit pavers are laid but prior to compaction.

NOTE! Compacted aggregate base must be extended 6" beyond the edge of the pavers to accommodate the plastic edge restraint. The edge must be placed directly on the compacted base, not on the sand setting bed.

Placing Snap Edge restraints:

Place edging all along exposed edges of the pavers in full pieces wherever possible. Make sure the unique snap together feature is used to firmly join one piece to the next. If a short piece must be used, snap it at one end and then place nail through every hole for extra support. Avoid using pieces that don't snap into at least one neighboring piece.

Anchoring Snap Edge:

For patios and walkways, place a 8" - 10" spike every 2' except at sharp curves or corners where more concentration is required.
Corners - one on each side.
Curves - one in each hole until curve is complete.
For residential & commercial vehicular applications, place a spike every foot, except at sharp curves or corners, then, same as above.
For commercial vehicular applications, place a spike every 8" except at sharp curves or corners, then, same as above.

Backfilling Snap Edge:

Once construction is complete, it is important to cover the edge restraint with sand, soil or sod. This is important for appearance and prevents UV damage to the plastic over time.