Sunday 19 May 2019

Making The Best Out Of Bender Boards

By Stephanie Cox


You must be stoked in transforming your backyard idea into a magical paradise. There are many ways and means to bring this about. Theres one operative word, though, that should never come amiss. Were talking about neatness and organization. One implement that aids in these are Bender Boards.

Even though, it might not be a well known term by itself, everyone has probably come across it some time or other. Its essentially a landscaping material that serves as an edging to flowerbeds, lawns, gardens, and the like. Typically, they usually resemble wood, although theyre usually made in polymers. Therefore, while it has the aesthetics of organics, its something that doesnt easily rot, splinter, or generally bow down to the elements.

The point is, a good balance between hardscape and softscape should be ensured. The first has to do with structures like fountains, pavements, rock decorations, and the like. The latter is more on vegetation and greenery. Both should be present in an acceptable balance. Too much of hard landscaping will give off sleek commercial vibes. However, too much of the Soft will turn everything to a messy and overgrown jungle.

These BBs often come in rolls or coils. Get yourself some wooden stakes, measuring tapes, digging tools, hand saws, hammer, nails, the usual. Since the BB is used to being rolled, it will constantly spring up to that position. So mind that youll have to roll it, lay it out, and just secure it in place to ready it for installation. Proper measuring is also key.

Its tagged as bender because its fluid and flexible in its movement, well able to be bended, curved, and reconfigured. Its a board because its just what it looks like, and its also thin while not being flimsy. They can be made out of many materials. From the most popular, you have hardwood like cedar and redwood. And since were in the polymeric age now, well its only inevitable that the plastic based ones are fast taking flight.

Well, at the most basic level, one should consider aesthetics as well as functionality. Wood is something thats really great for appearances. However, its not exactly low maintenance. Plastic is nearly permanent. However, some types are not real lookers. Therefore, the perfect material would be something that looks natural, liek wood, bricks, or concrete, but is greatly durable. That is just what BBs are.

The great deal with BBs is that theyre comparatively inexpensive. Youll surely get the best value when you get something thats high in quality. However, the comparative inexpensiveness of the enterprise will still be down on factors such as how good the installation is. After all, everything can potentially go back to square one. Also see to it that all the details are answered for, from the size, thicknesses, colors, and some such.

This board is great in more ways than one. Some manufacturers have made for it to be made from recycled materials, which is great in reducing carbon footprints. Unlike other materials, it does not rot nor decompose. Its resistant, strong, and does not break down or splinter. Whats more, and as is important when were talking about the backyard, its insect proof as well, which is a great thing.

As you pound in the stakes, make sure that theyre driven deep enough so as not to move or be flimsy. Ensure the proper placement of the board to the stake, and some such. For a great outcome, then you might like to check on tricky areas, like bends and corners, since the boards can potentially overlap here. Carefully trim, reattach, adjust, or pound down when needed. And finally, make good sure that the soil that was misplaced earlier is properly and firmly repacked.




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