RootGard™

What is RootGard^™

RootGard^™ Root Barriers are versatile and made of extremely tough polyethylene to protect hardscapes and landscapes from damage by tree roots. When used around building foundations, RootGard™ also prevents root intrusion.

RootGard^™ reduces maintenance costs and damage caused by root intrusion and may be installed for both new and established planting.

RootGard^™ can be installed both in linear and circular style planting.

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Building Foundations
Sidewalks
Curbs
Treepits
Patios

Flexible and suitable for use in irregular or difficult locations
Manufactured from high quality lightweight polyethylene material
Available in a range of depth and length configurations to fit all planning applications
Cut edges can be easily joined using adhesive
Simple and easy installation
Resistant to biological attack and a wide range of soil borne chemicals

Material	HDPE
Depth	300, 600, 1000, 1500 mm
Thickness	1.25 ± 0.05 mm
Break Strength Machine Direction Transverse Direction	2600 t/m² (ASTM D638) 2700 t/m² (ASTM D638)
Break Elongation Machine Direction Transverse Direction	600% (ASTM D638) 700% (ASTM D638)
Tear Strength Machine Direction Transverse Direction	14 kgf (ASTM D1004) 15 kgf (ASTM D1004)
Puncture Strength	36.5 kgf (ASTM D4833)
Hydrostatic Resistance	200 t/m² (ASTM D751-A)
Multi-Axial Tensile Stress	1600 t/m² (ASTM D5617-A)
Elongation @Rupture	20.8% (ASTM D5617-A)

What is RootGard™

What is RootGard^™