Geomembrane: FAQs

Maybe. Some of the key elements in this scenario are whether it is a new tree that is not yet (or very recently) planted, or an established, mature tree. The distance from the tree trunk to the property line, state law, and your goals are all important factors. We strongly urge consulting with an ISA Certified Arborist before taking any action. You can search for an arborist in your area here. Please contact us with the details of your site by e-mail at [email protected] or telephone at 800.458.7668.

You can learn more about how to control bamboo using our Bamboo Barriers here, or by reading our blog entries about it.

Roots are attracted to lawns because it is an easy source of water, oxygen and other nutrition. Using DeepRoot root guidance panels will not prevent some roots from surfacing on the lawn. The only way to prevent roots from surfacing in a lawn is to block them from entering the lawn area. In this case using the Water Barrier materials will prevent roots from reaching an area.

Caution: Water Barrier will not guide roots downward. It is critical that the base of the tree be a minimum of 8′ from the installation point of the Water Barrier. Consult with your local Certified Arborist prior to use.

DeepRoot Water Barrier will prevent root intrusion underneath a foundation, septic tank or retaining wall. Please see the application details on our Water Barrier technical sheet.

Caution: Water Barrier will not guide roots downward. It is critical that the base of the tree be a minimum of 8′ from the installation point of the Water Barrier. Consult with your local Certified Arborist prior to use.

Yes! As long as there is at least 8′ between the trunk of the tree and your rose garden in order to provide adequate anchorage for the tree, you can install the Water Barrier material to prevent root intrusion. Please see the project photos from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for an example of this technique.

Caution: Water Barrier will not guide roots downward. It is critical that the base of the tree be a minimum of 8′ from the installation point of the Water Barrier. Consult with your local Certified Arborist prior to use.

Our homeowner retail packages of 4 panels of UB 18-2 are available in many retail locations in California. Our BambooBarrier is available through any of our specialty BambooBarrier retailers. For other products and larger quantities we have a large network of distributors throughout the USA and Canada. Please contact us by e-mail ([email protected]) or telephone 800.458.7668 – be sure to include your city, state and telephone area code – and we’ll give you a list of distributors in your area. You can also purchase our products through one of our online catalog partners that can drop ship directly to you.

Please contact one of our distributors and they can give you an accurate price quote. Be sure to provide them the model number of the product you are looking for (UB 18-2, AT 2G etc.). DeepRoot does not sell directly, all of our sales are handled by one of our distributors. See the Where to Buy section for details on distributors.

Please contact us by telephone at 800.458.7668 and we will be happy to work on cost estimates for your project with you. If you like, we will review projects plans to help ensure the right product is selected to work within your plans.

At DeepRoot we sell only through qualified distributors that cater to the professional landscape and engineering contractor. We have a large network of distributors throughout the USA and Canada. Please contact us by e-mail [email protected] or telephone at 800.458.7668 – be sure to include your city, state and telephone area code and we’ll give you a list of distributors in your area. You can also purchase through one of our catalog partners that can drop ship directly to you.

Projects vary widely and every site is different. If you don’t see an application that suits the planting situation you are working on please call us at 800.458.7668 and we’ll work with you to develop the best specification for your project.

DeepRoot is certified by the Florida Board of Landscape Architecture to offer Continuing Education Unit credit. Our course is titled “Managing Tree Root and Infrastructure Conflicts with Root Barriers.” Please contact Al Key at [email protected] to arrange for your Florida CEU’s.

We also offer a “Lunch & Learn” program to educate your staff on the use of our products. If you are interested in this program please e-mail us at [email protected] and we’ll get in touch with you to schedule a seminar.