Root Barrier RollRib

gtRootBarrier RollRib® is made of 1.5 mm HDPE, is UV-resistant and is 100% recyclable.

The system is installed vertically and guides roots carefully downwards. Vertical and horizontal anchor points prevent the tree roots from pushing the RollRib® up above the ground.

Sections can be easily screwed together in various configurations to surround the tree and guide roots away from utilities.

RootBarrier RollRib® Material

• 100% recycled HDPE

• 100% recyclable

• UV-resistant

• Resistant against chemical elements

• Impervious to root growth, dirt and micro-organisms

RootBarrier RollRib® Benefits & Properties

• Easier and faster installation than alternative products because of the greater length of 21 and 75 m
• Easy to cut because of the cutting line once every meter
• Every 18 cm, 90° guidance ribs, of 2 cm width and 2.5 cm depth, reliably guide the tree roots downwards
• The Root Barrier RollRib® has integrated soil anchors, which prevent the tree roots from pushing the RollRib® up
• Robust to counteract root pressure
• Flexible enough to be used linearly, in a square or around a tree
• To be installed at a short distance from the tree
• Easily connected by means of screws

Dimensions

Rootbarrier RollRib available in 90cm height and 59cm height by 21m or 75m Length Rolls

Characteristic Value Test Method

Density 0.95-0.97g/cm³ ISO 1183

Thickness at 2 kPa 1.5mm

Tensile Strength at Elongation >20 MPa ISO 527-2

Tensile Strength at Yield >20 MPa ISO 527-2

Elongation at Break >400% ISO 527-2