WHAT ARE TREE ROOT GUIDES?

ROOT BARRIER

root barrier face
36" UNIVERSAL GUIDE - UB 36-2
48" UNIVERSAL GUIDE - UB 48-2
DeepRoot UB 36-2 and UB 48-2 are designed for slopes, retaining walls or anywhere extra depth is required for hardscape protection. Ideal for Linear Applications, the panels can also be used in large perimeter surround plantings.*
APPLICATION STYLES
PRODUCT USES
UB 36-2/UB 48-2 USES
  • Utility Corridors
  • Slopes
  • Retaining Walls
  • Raised Planters
  • Cemeteries
FEATURES
  • Instant assembly - Slide one panel into the next
  • Universal Guide - Use in linear or large perimeter* surround applications
  • Sizing adjustable in 1' (30.5 cm) modules
  • 1/2" (1.2 cm) raised 90° molded root deflecting ribs
  • Versatile - Combine with UB 24-2 or UB 18-2 where terrain requires varying depths
  • Made in USA
  • Large perimeter applications: minimum 8' (2.4 m) diameter planting area using 12 panels
PANEL DIMENSIONS
UB 36-2 : 36" H x 24" W (91.5 cm x 61 cm)
UB 48-2 : 48" H x 24" W (122 cm x 61 cm)
MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS
  • Homopolymer Polyethylene of 0.080" ( 2.032 mm) thickness extruded
  • Made in USA
PACKAGING
UB 36-2: 14 Panels (28 linear feet / 8.53 m) per carton
UB 48-2: 10 Panels (20 linear feet / 6.1 m) per carton
20 cartons per pallet, approximately 43 lbs. (19.35 kg) per carton
SPECIFICATIONS PROPERTIES:
TEST
Tensile stress @ yield
Elongation @ break%
Tensile Modulus
Notched Izod Impact
Flexural Modulus
Hardness Shore
ASTM TEST METHOD
D638
D638
D638
D256A
D790
D2240
VALUE COPOLYMER POLYPROPYLEN
3800 PSI (26,200 kPa or kN/m²)
10%
155,000 PSI (1,068,687 kPa or kN/m²)
0,4-4,0
145,000 PSI (999,739 kPa or kN/m²)
P66