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Protecting What’s Above and Below Ground

Urban projects once treated trees as potential conflicts with underground systems, removing them at the first sign of root-related risk. Today, cities and designers know better: trees deliver immense ecological, social, and climate value, and they belong in even the most complex streetscapes. When roots need guidance — not removal — the goal becomes coexistence, not compromise.

DeepRoot Barriers provide the solution.

Our Barriers are engineered protection against underground challenges that threaten the long-term stability of landscapes and infrastructure. Whether it’s tree roots lifting a sidewalk, bamboo and other invasive species spreading into a foundation, or subsurface moisture migrating beneath hardscapes, DeepRoot Barriers offer reliable solutions trusted by landscape architects, civil engineers, and contractors worldwide.

Why DeepRoot Barriers

Urban environments demand smart design below the surface. DeepRoot’s line of HDPE and polypropylene barriers helps you control root growth, contain invasive species, and block unwanted water movement — protecting both trees and structures for decades.

All barriers are:

  • Made from recycled and recyclable materials
  • Designed for easy handling and installation in the field
  • Supported by DeepRoot’s 50 years of technical expertise

 

Barrier TypePrimary FunctionTypical Use
Tree Root BarriersRedirects tree roots downwardSidewalks, curbs, planters
Invasive Species BarriersContains bamboo and invasive rhizomesLandscape containment zones
Moisture BarriersBlocks subsurface water movementHardscapes, foundations, clay soils
Barrier TypeStandard DepthsRoll/Panel WidthThickness Range
Tree Root Barriers12″ – 48″ panels24″ wideRigid polypropylene panels
Invasive Species Barriers18″ – 48″48″ wide30 – 80 mil HDPE
Moisture Barriers18″ – 48″48″ wide30 – 80 mil HDPE
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