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Paver Edge Restraint

A focused guide to paver edge restraint for planning your next yard project.

Edge restraint helps keep a paver field from spreading at its perimeter.

Finished paver patio with planting border, attainable home setting
Illustrative project example

How to plan it

  1. Measure exposed outer edges separately from edges against fixed structures
  2. Choose a restraint compatible with the paver system
  3. Include anchors and curves in the supplier quote
Check before buying: A perimeter length is different from the patio area.

Turn this into a quantity

Record your site measurements first. Then use a calculator with the depth, application rate, or coverage from the actual material specification.

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Source and limits

Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association: Paver technical guidance. Local conditions and manufacturer guidance may call for different materials or installation details.