RootSafe

Description

RootSafe provides a flexible and permeable solution for protecting tree roots, creating a robust and stable platform for constructing vehicular access paths within the root protection area of existing trees without damaging the roots. The cellular structure and perforated cell walls of RootSafe, reduces the vertical load pressure on sub soils to tree roots and prevents damage. With clean granular materials as infill air and moisture can reach the roots to encourage healthy prolonged growth.

RootSafe, combined with a base layer of 25kN/m non-woven geotextile, is ideal as only the surface vegetation need be removed. As well as avoiding disruption to the roots this reduces construction times and costs as well as controlling surface rutting to increase the long-term performance and aesthetics of the final surface.

Features

• Reinforced grass surfaces for access roads, car parks, fire access etc.
• No dig drive tree root protection.
• Basal support for block paving under heavy loading.
• Sand dune stabilisation.
• Liner protection to lakes and ornamental ponds.
• Tested in accordance with BSEN 964-1.
• Tested in accordance with BSEN ISO 13426-1-2003.

Benefits

• Protection and vegetation for steep slopes and spoil tips
• Forms pockets to locate and strengthen the fill material.
• Cellular matrix of interconnecting polymer strips.
• Protects vegetation.
• Makes it possible to reduce foundation stone thickness by up to 50%.
• Life expectancy of 120 years.
• Slope Stability.