BRIEF SUMMARY
Root Barrier is a Australian owned and operated company. We specialize in root control barriers and have been leading the development and manufacture of Root Barriers for Australian conditions since 1992.
Root barrier is a waterproof flexible cutoff wall which will help stabilize moisture in reactive clay under structures. Our web site gives a detailed presentation of how and why root barrier works.
Root Barrier has a quality product suitable for placement in :
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New or existing roadway construction.
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Protection of concrete paths and pipes etc.
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Arborcutural separation of root groups.
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Landscaping applications, sporting fields, & gardens.
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Remedial jobs to allow rehydration of reactive clays.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Information Brochure – Page1; Page2
Expansive Clay Soils & Vegetative Influences
Subsidence
Sodium Bentonite
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Design & Installation Guidelines (Including Typical) – Curtain Wall/Moisture Control (CAD version )
Design & Installation Guidelines (Including Typical) – Roads (Part A) (CAD1 version)
Design & Installation Guidelines (Including Typical) – Roads (Part B) (CAD2 version)
Design & Installation Guidelines (Including Typical) – Trees (CAD version)
Design & Installation Guidelines (including Typical) – Foundations (CAD version )
Design & Installation Guidelines (including Typical) – Underground Tanks (CAD version )
Design & Installation Guidelines (including Typical) – Pipe Wrap (CAD version)
Design & Installation Guidelines (including Typical ) – UPGI
Design & Installation Guidelines (including Typical) UPGI (CAD version)
Design & Installation Guidelines (including Typical) – Hydration Pipe
Hydration System
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS/MSDS
Technical Information & Product Specification – Root Barrier
Material Safety Data Sheet – Bentonite
ADVISORY GUIDELINES
BSA Advisory Guidelines and Fact Sheet for Contractors and Home Owners
BSA Fact Sheet – Subsidence: Page1; Page2; Page3; Page4
BCC Natural Assets Local Law
Root Barrier Installation Presentation