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RootDirector Riser - Root Control System

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1000 x 1000 mm

GreenBlue Urban Ltd Variant:

Root control building block system.

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Application

Urban tree planting applications.

Description

Root control building block system for deeper surface and subbase layerworks designs eliminating the need for concrete.


Providing high vertical and lateral support, the interlocking single component is modular, designed to be built up to multiple configurations and any depth.


A reinforced option is available for maximum lateral and vertical loading requirements.


Can be used with or without a GBU RootDirector on the top or a RootForm below.


Features and benefits:

  • Single interlocking component.
  • Root deflecting ribs.
  • Locks into RootSpace tree void.
  • High strength, minimum material, honeycomb structural design.
  • Fast, light and strong.
  • Instant structure; no waiting for concrete curing.
  • No concrete required.
  • Low carbon – UK manufacture from 100% recycled and 100% recyclable material.
  • Low cost and safe, single person installation – no equipment necessary.
  • Multiple configurations possible.
  • HDPE is resistant to puncture, biodegradation, photodegradation, bacteria and most chemicals.
  • Withstands lateral pressure of MOT Type 1 when compressed to CBR level of 30. Use light compaction equipment maximum Bomag BP 10/35 or equivalent.

General information

Color

Black

Finish

Satin

Material

Polypropylene

Shape

Square

Length

1000 mm

1500 mm

2000 mm

Uniclass

Pr_45_63_64_72 Root ball securing framesPrimary

CAWS

Q31/510 Tree pit root barriers

Specification data - Root ball securing frames

Accessories

Not required.

RD1000-RSA.

Manufacturer guidance

RootDirector

Configuration

1000 x 1000 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Outer and inner frame width; 1000 x 1200 mm.

Root Director System; 500 x 700 x 100 mm.

Number of units per 100 mm layer; 8.

Size

1200 x 1200 mm.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Polypropylene

Manufacturing plant location

Recyclability

100%

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

100 %

Expected Life

100 year

Literature

GBU RootDirector Riser

GBU RootDirector Riser

RootDirector Riser

RootDirector Riser