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RootSpace - Soil Cells, Structural Pavement Support
RootSpace - Soil Cells, Structural Pavement Support
RootSpace - Soil Cells, Structural Pavement Support

Verified 13 days ago

GreenBlue Urban Ltd

Verified 13 days ago

GreenBlue Urban Ltd

Verified 13 days ago

GreenBlue Urban Ltd
Summary
Pavement support system for tree pits.
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Application
  • Urban tree planting applications
  • Long term tree health
  • Pavement support
  • Root management
  • Utilities Protection
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Description

The GreenBlue Urban RootSpace Pavement Support System is an engineered load-bearing soil cell with over 95% open void space for maximum rooting volume as well as the ability to accommodate services.


RootSpace G2 is manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled material, available in 400 mm and 600 mm depth with a 75 mm AirFlow lid.


Priced per metre squared, including geotextiles. GRN20 and GLTWGNA.


Aeration with soil cells is essential. (Arborvent)


Features:

  • Open lattice leg provides unlimited access for all the roots to 100% of the void space.
  • 100% recycled material; alternative ‘RootSpace Ocean’ marine waste version available (product code suffix ‘-OP’).
  • The aeration deck lid provides aeration to the entire system.
  • Lateral interlocking grid layout and side infill panels provide lateral strength characteristics where necessary.
  • BBA approved.


Benefits:

  • Optimum conditions for soil biology maximizing root growth and tree health.
  • Fast, simple and easy to assemble reducing installation time and costs.
  • Ease of assembling around complex pipes and services.
  • Designed for easy re-excavation for maintenance of utilities.
  • Minimum excavation depths are required.
  • Can be used close to highways.
  • Minimum carbon footprint due to 100% UK manufacture and highly efficient transport volumes.
  • Can be laid in multiples - 400 mm, 600 mm, 800 mm, 1000 mm and 1200 mm.
  • Proven installations dating back to 1992
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Color
Black
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Finish
Satin
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Material
Polypropylene
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Shape
Square
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Length
Bespoke
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Width
Bespoke
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Height
400 mm, 600 mm, 800 mm, 1000 mm, 1200 mm
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Warranty description
20 year
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SKU Code
GBURS
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Specification

Tree pit
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Drainage
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Geotextile membrane below drainage layer
Not required., Structural twin-walled geonet - GLTWGNA.
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Drainage layer
Clean angular drainage stone.
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Geotextile membrane above drainage layer
20 mm GeoGrid - GRN20A.
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Irrigation and aeration accessories
RootRain ArborVent., Grilles., Urban., Civic.
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Geocellular structural soil layer
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Geotextile membrane below geocellular structural soil layer
20 mm GeoGrid - GRN20A.
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Geocellular structural soil units
RootSpace Structure - GBURS41A.
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Geocellular structural soil layer backfill
RootSoil 20 - Subsoil.
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Geotextile membrane above geocellular structural soil layer
Structural twin-walled geonet - GTWGNA.
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Tree pit backfill material
RootSoil 20 - Topsoil.
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Above ground supports
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Fixings
Manufacturer's standard.
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Tree grilles and surrounds
Not required., Tree grilles.
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Protection
Not required., Tree guards.
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Additional properties

Load capacity
At least 34 tonnes per square metre (up to 44 tonnes, dependant on depth of cells) with no build-up.
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Volume
0.4 m³.
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Unit size
500 x 500 x 475 mm.
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Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials
No
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Country of product manufacture
United Kingdom
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Material
Polypropylene
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Recyclability
100% recyclable
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Recycled content
100 %
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Expected Life
100 year
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