WHAT ARE TREE ROOT GUIDES?

ROOT BARRIER

root barrier face
18" UNIVERSAL GUIDE - UB 18-2
18" high x 24" wide (46 cm x 61 cm) panels for Linear Applications, Surround Applications and Root Pruning. Our UB 18-2 panels include our patented, integrated zipper joining mechanism for easy assembly. The 18" (46 cm) height is ideal for protection from invasive roots in sidewalk, driveway, patio and many other planting situations.
APPLICATION STYLES
PRODUCT USES
FEATURES
  • Instant assembly
  • Slide one panel into the next
  • Universal Guide
  • Use either in linear or surround application
  • Sizing adjustable in 2' (61 cm) modules
  • 1/2" (1.2 cm) raised 90º molded root deflecting ribs
  • Patented ground lock tabs to prevent lifting by tree
  • Patented double top edge for strength, safety, appearance and root overgrowth protection
  • Manufactured in USA with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic
  • DeepRoot products are patented under one or more of the following U.S. Patents : 5,070,642; 5,305,549 and 5,528,857
PANEL DIMENSIONS
UB 18-2: 18" H x 24"W (46 cm x 61 cm)
MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS
  • Copolymer Polypropylene of 0.080" (2.032 mm) thickness
  • 50% Post-consumer recycled plastic
  • Injection molded
  • IS0 9002 certified
  • Made in USA
PACKAGING
UB 18-2: 26 Panels (52 linear feet / 16 m) per carton
20 cartons per pallet, approximately 43 lbs. (19.5 kg) per carton UB 18-2
SPECIFICATIONS PROPERTIES:
TEST
Tensile stress @ yield
Elongation @ yield
Flexural Modulus
Notched Izod Impact
Rockwell Hardness r-scale
ASTM TEST METHOD
D638
D638
D790B
D256A
D785A
VALUE COPOLYMER POLYPROPYLENE
3800 PSI (26,200 kPa or kN/m²)
6.3%
155,000 PSI (1,068,687 kPa or kN/m²)
7.1
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