When it comes to green spaces, their design possibilities are as multifaceted as the ideas behind them. Depending on the chosen concept, appropriate edging and border solutions are required to bring the selected elements and materials into shape. The products are versatile in their use, from separating individual flowerbeds in private gardens to distinguishing busy paths from lawn areas in municipal parks. The company Richard Brink offers a range of options, all of which are available in various standard dimensions and can also be manufactured as precisely fitting products, custom made to meet specific structural requirements.
From small gardens to major projects
If a project calls for particularly robust products to border flowerbeds and open spaces, the Ora Max steel strips made from either aluminium or hot-dip galvanised, corten or stainless steel are the perfect choice. The strips can be produced in thicknesses of between 3mm and 10mm, with the option to powder coat the aluminium version in all RAL, DB and NCS colours. Trapezium or round-hole anchors are provided depending on the product height in order to help set the edging in concrete. If the site conditions so require, the strips can also be pre-shaped as curved products in line with the dimensions of any circular designs. The Ora Max is an apt choice for public parks, for instance, where the much-frequented paths need to be durably and reliably delineated from lawn areas.
If, by contrast, flowerbeds or other areas are to be sectioned off from each other in a private setting such as a family garden, the 1.5mm-thick Ora edging solutions made from aluminium, stainless steel or corten steel will generally satisfy all the necessary requirements. They can be fixed to the substrate using ground nails and, unlike the Ora Max, feature a supporting base. If the products are intended to create special shapes and designs, triangular gaps can be integrated into the otherwise continuous base, enabling the edging solutions to be easily bent into shape on site.
Perfect for fills on one or both sides
The 1.0mm-thick aluminium substrate rails are similarly L-shaped but primarily aimed at separating loose fills used on both sides. The rails can be extended as required using combination and fixed connectors. They are supplied exclusively as a rigid product and feature both a backward bend measuring 15 x 15mm and also drainage slots to channel away precipitation between the fills. Besides this, Richard Brink offers edging solutions in the form of substrate rails available as rigid and flexible models that similarly feature drainage slots.
In cases where loose fill is used to just one side rather than both, the height-adjustable Silex gravel stop and the Silex Fix model with its fixed installation height, both made from aluminium or stainless steel, are two excellent options from the manufacturer’s portfolio. The drainage slots in the Silex run the entire height of the two-part construction, allowing the product to be screwed together at the preferred level. The gravel stop is available in four different versions, each with varying adjustable heights and respective thicknesses, to best fit an array of on-site conditions. By contrast, the Silex Fix comes in fixed installation heights of 60mm, 80mm or 100mm and a material thickness of 1.0mm in stainless steel and 1.5mm in aluminium. If the gravel stops are to be fused with bituminous sheeting on roof surfaces, they can also be manufactured with pre-punched holes. The gravel stops produced by Richard Brink come with the huge advantage that they are easily extendible. Tool-free click connectors are available for the Silex Fix, and special connectors can also be provided for the height-adjustable products.
Aesthetics and functionality hand in hand
The Silex Max separation profiles are a recent addition to the product group. On the one side, they are equally suitable for creating one-sided fills that run directly adjacent to slab flooring or lawns and flowerbeds, without any overspill. The only thing that differentiates them at first glance from the basic structure of conventional gravel stops is the far wider supporting base. On the other side, specifically the façade-facing side, the profiles are designed to create an eaves protection strip around the base of the house. This prevents the occurrence of moisture damage at the bottom of the façade and, after adding a gravel fill, acts as a splash guard while also enhancing aesthetic appeal. Made from stainless steel or hot-dip galvanised steel, the profiles have a height of 150mm and a 320mm-wide supporting base as standard, however they can also be custom made on request. The 2.0mm-thick profile can be positioned directly adjacent to the façade and can be laid to follow the exact geometry of the building thanks to wall anchors and plug-in connections as well as the optional use of inner and outer corners. Lawn areas and paved surfaces can run right up to the profile; excess water accumulating after rainfall is channelled into the surrounding area through drainage slots. A robust grating support is also available for door areas that can hold compatible gratings in a range of designs, ensuring a barrier-free transition to the entrance over the separation profile.
Richard Brink GmbH & Co. KG provides high-quality solutions for practically any intended use, helping create stylish, timeless green spaces at the cutting edge of outdoor design.
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