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RootDirector - Pavement/ Hard Landscape Protection

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RD510A - 510 x 510 mm

GreenBlue Urban Ltd Variant:

Designed to protect pavements and hard landscaped areas from root damage.

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Application

Urban tree planting applications.


Compatible with:

  • RootRain irrigation system.
  • RootCell and StrataCell load-bearing soil structure.
  • GreenBlue Urban tree grille and guard ranges.
  • The RootDirector ‘RS’ range is designed to locate into the RootSpace soil cell system.

Description

Designed for the protection of pavements and hard landscaped areas, the ribbed RootDirector system prevents root girdling and diverts root growth downward and outward thus avoiding the unsightly and hazardous root damage so commonly seen in urban areas.

The RootDirector’s rigid, one-piece construction makes installation simple.


Designed to sit on top of soil cells and direct surface roots down into the cell areas protecting the build-up to FFL. It provides a base to build a concrete haunch against to support a grille at FFL, so depths and upper apertures need to be taken into account.


Can be used with or without a GBU RootDirector Riser.


Features and benefits:

  • Modular preformed construction.
  • Integral ribs to prevent root girdling.
  • ‘RS’ range fits RootSpace soil cells.
  • Stackable for ease of transport.
  • HDPE is resistant to puncture, biodegradation, photodegradation, bacteria and most chemicals.
  • Prevents root girdling – a fatal rooting pattern.
  • Deeper root growth improves drought tolerance, tree stability and longevity.
  • Guides roots away from areas vulnerable to de-icing salts.
  • Prevents pavement root heave, effectively eliminating trip hazards.
  • Fast installation - no cutting or joining tape.

General information

Color

Black

Material

Polyethylene

Shape

Square

Rectangle

Length

595 mm

695 mm

885 mm

980 mm

1370 mm

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Manufacturer guidance

Maximum (base).

Width

595 mm

695 mm

885 mm

980 mm

1370 mm

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Height

250 mm

310 mm

455 mm

500 mm

545 mm

Uniclass

Pr_45_63_64_72 Root ball securing framesPrimary

CAWS

Q31/510 Tree pit root barriers

Specification data - Root ball securing frames

Top

510 x 510 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

To suit 600 mm (minimum) tree grille.

Base

595 x 595 mm.

Depth

310 mm.

Clear opening

425 x 425 mm.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Polyethylene

Recyclability

100%

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

100 %

Expected Life

100 year

BIM objects

BOS

NBS BIM Object Standard

This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Find out more about the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Platform Compatible Version
Revit

Revit 2016

4

IFC

IFC2X3

2

Literature

GBU Root Director Datasheet

GBU Root Director Datasheet

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