What is a Root Barrier?
A root barrier is a specially designed membrane that is installed in the ground to protect structures and services against tree roots, Japanese Knotweed and other invasive plant species.
DENDRO-SCOTT™ Root Barrier can be installed:
- Vertically, to protect the perimeter of a site or between structures and trees (depending on the distance between the two)
- Horizontally, to protect new builds, paths, roads etc.
- To build a ‘Cell’, to bury Japanese Knotweed contaminated soil on site
DENDRO-SCOTT™ Root Barrier is a polyethylene-based membrane, known for it’s flexibility, which makes it easier to install and ‘mould’ to fit the desired shape. It comes in a wide range of sizes and can be jointed on site with tape. Peter Scott Tree Care (Southern) Limited supplied the UK Market for all-sized projects, from small domestic to large developments.
Low impact root barrier installation
Drain Scan have developed a lower impact method of root barrier installation using a slot trenching machine designed and built by Bob Freeborn, specifically for use with the Dendro-Scott root barrier system.
As shown in the photos and videos below, installation of the root barrier material is carried out by digging a narrow trench of 170mm wide up to 4.3m in depth. Where site and soil conditions allow its use, this method substantially reduces site impact and cost of site restoration.
To view a collection of videos showing the digger in action click on the links below:
Contact bob@drainscan.co.uk for further information.