FAQ’s

Yes, the only difference is that when you plant a new tree, you can begin to control the roots before they cause problems. When installing a root barrier for an existing tree, you need to clean up the stray roots so that they can now be contained by the barrier.

It is a simple process, which can be done quite easily. The only downfall is you may have already begun to see the issues in your hardscape or plumbing that result from not having a barrier to begin with. For this reason, it is best to install a root barrier BEFORE there are obvious issues and damages accrued.

As a rule of thumb; any trees or plants near a hardscape should have a root barrier installed as soon as possible before damages have occurred and unwarranted expenses are accumulated.

If you are already experiencing damages to your hardscape or plumbing, you may contact us for further advice on how to take care of such an issue properly.

Root barriers are absolutely essential where plants are growing near hardscapes and utility lines. Aggressive roots can result in costly damage to sidewalks, streets, plumbing lines, foundations, retaining walls, etc. Not using a barrier will cost a large amount of money in the future when the roots continue to grow.

Aside from physical repairs and damage, not using a barrier could result in a lifted sidewalk that poses a potential trip and fall hazard for pedestrians. If such an event is to take place, property owners face the liability for the victim of the fall that may have resulted in an injury.

The use of a barrier not only protects your hardscapes, but your finances as well. Our root barriers have saved many Counties, Cities, and businesses from lawsuits and financial stress by simply preventing aggressive roots from damaging foundations, especially in areas of high traffic where people commute on a daily basis.

Root barriers are simply placed into a hole/ trench in the ground at a desired location. All you have to do is dig a hole or trench wide and deep enough to fit the root barrier. You then place the barrier into said hole with the ribs facing the roots and fill it back up with dirt.

We have different sized root barriers that can reach different depths for larger or smaller trees. Each barrier is installed the same way; the difference is the size of hole you are to dig so that the barrier will fit. You are to leave the barrier sticking 1-2 inches above ground level so that roots may not grow toward your hardscape on the surface. The tops of our barriers have a flexible edge so that they are not cracked if someone or something is to come into contact with the barrier.

The flexible top edge also makes it less likely that someone would trip over the barrier.

For more information on sizing or installing your barrier, you may contact us.

A root barrier is essentially an underground wall that keeps plants and hardscapes from conflicting.

There are two types of root barriers: mechanical and chemical. Chemical barriers work by stopping the growth of the tree root when it reaches the barrier, by killing the tree roots that come into contact with it. This option may adversely affect plant life, lasts for a shorter amount of time than a mechanical barrier, and poses a danger in areas such as parks, where children may dig the chemical sheet up.

Mechanical Barriers work WITH the roots, allowing them to grow, but re-directing their growth downward, rather than horizontal or upward; where it can penetrate a sidewalk, crack a foundation, damage utility lines, or any other amount of costly damage.

Our root barriers are made out of a polyethylene material which is flexible enough to not crack with pressure, yet durable enough to block tree roots and keep communities looking the way they were intended to look.