Green Roof Root Barrier Material

Its superior strength is designed to protect the waterproofing membrane from aggressive plant roots.

Green roof root barrier material.

On the shown pages we present an excerpt of our product range. The most common root barriers used are thin polyethylene sheets laid over the waterproofing membrane. It will not absorb water and is non toxic perfect for even the most sensitive green roof plant life. There are also roofing membranes on the market that can function as both a roofing membrane and as a root barrier.

The long term and permanent functionality of green roofs depends upon multiple factors. Hdpe makes up 47 of the material in all plastic milk water and juice bottles in the u s. Grs root barrier tape is made of black butyl rubber and comes in double and single sided tape. We gladly provide more products for your green roof on request.

Delta root barrier is a special 15 mil 380 µm stabilized polyethylene design to be strong tear resistant and root resistant. To protect the roofing membrane we recommend installing a material with a high puncture resistance and avoid plants that develop a strong root system. Reliable and established products that comply with the guidelines of green roofing are important. Root barriers are often used in green roofs to provide some protection to the waterproofing from invasive stolons rhizomes and from woody roots from trees and shrubs.