DeepRoot Tree Root Barriers are engineered panels designed to redirect tree roots downward, protecting adjacent sidewalks, curbs, paving, and structures. As the industry’s leading root-guiding system, they support long-term tree health while preventing costly damage to built infrastructure.
Manufactured from durable recycled polypropylene, each panel features integrated 90° root-deflecting ribs, a patented double-top edge for strength, and a zipper joining system for fast, secure field assembly. This combination of mechanical guidance and robust construction offers predictable, lasting performance in urban landscapes.
Tree roots naturally expand outward in search of oxygen and moisture — often directly beneath hardscapes. Without containment, this can lead to uplifted sidewalks, cracked pavements, trip hazards, and expensive repairs.
DeepRoot Tree Root Barriers create a controlled growth zone that:
With solutions for linear, surround, and root-pruning applications, the system adapts to both new plantings and retrofit projects.
Root barriers come in five different heights: 12″, 18″, 24″, 36″, and 48″. All barriers are 24″ wide. The depth of barrier required will vary by site and application.
| Product Code | Panel Height | Panel Width | Download Technical Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| UB 12-2 | 12" | 24" | UB-12-2 Tech Sheet |
| UB 18-2 | 18" | 24" | UB-18-2 Tech Sheet |
| UB 24-2 | 24" | 24" | UB-24-2 Tech Sheet |
| UB 36-2 | 36" | 24" | All Barriers Tech Sheet |
| UB 48-2 | 48" | 24" | All Barriers Tech Sheet |




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Root Barrier CAD File
UB 12-2 Details
UB 18-2 Details
UB 24-2 Details
UB 36-2 & UB 48-2 Details
UB-12-2 Tech Sheet
UB-18-2 Tech Sheet
UB-24-2 Tech Sheet
All Barriers Tech Sheet