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Subject: Re: [Old Bones CEMETERY-L] mowing
Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 18:33:45 EDT

Hi All,

Unfortunately, I have seen problems created with weedwackers. When used
inappropriately, they will most certainly scar the surface of sandstone and slate
markers. The scarring is low on the tablet, which will allow more moisture to
be absorbed into the lower portion of the stone and interior deterioration
occurs more quickly in northern climates.

I have not personally witnessed similar damage on marble, limestone or
granite, but the lawnmowers can do a number on those, too.

Katie Karrick
Ohio Cemetery Preservation Society


In a message dated 5/9/2005 12:58:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:
Weedeaters are not a problem.

In the book A Graveyard Preservation Primer by Lynette Strangstad she
writes: "Using nylon whip grasscutters ("weedeaters") for close trimming
is another, better protective measure" (pg 47) than mowing next to
stones with a power mower. And on page 50 she writes, "Don't mow
immediately next to stones. Do use a nylon whip ("weedeater") for close
trimming."

Now if a particular stone is especially fragile for some reason even a
weedeater can cause damage, but in general they are fine to use. I have
not had any problems with them damaging stones.

Brad Manzenberger


tony bengston wrote:

>What is the best way to trim around tombstones? I heard weedwackers are not
a good idea.
>
>Tony
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