Root Barrier Designs- What are they for?
Root Barrier Designs are specialised membranes that can inhibit the root progression of living trees. However, what are they used for?
Most trees have a very large root system that are not visible to us above ground. The problem with this is that, as a tree grows, these roots can begin to uplift pavements or cause damage to properties. When creating or paying for hardscaping, the potential destruction that could be caused by tree roots is often not a thought but can be painful to witness if it ever does happen.
Although there is nothing that solves this issue completely, a root barrier reduces the risk. If the roots were ever to grow back, they would be smaller and weaker; highly decreasing the probability of damage to infrastructure.
A root barrier needs three things to be effective:
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- To be UV resistant.
- To be deep, below the root system.
- To protrude above the ground level slightly.
To measure how well a root barrier is installed, a root barrier design is implemented. This identifies where the membrane would be laid and at what depth, taking the spread of the tree roots into consideration. It would also consider the health of the tree and any existing or planned landscape features.
If you are in need of or want to know more about a root barrier design to protect your property, then please get into contact with us today!