Why Cutting Tree Roots under Sidewalk is Necessary?

The process of cutting tree roots under sidewalk gets necessary when concrete foundations are generally damaged severely by roots. Roots may occasionally find their way through existing fissures and widen them. However, as long as you maintain your foundation, you should have little difficulty with tree roots.

 

HDPE root barrier is a flexible root barrier line that includes high-performance membranes made of a woven HDPE base material that has been strengthened and coated with a triple layer of LDPE film. These UV-stabilized root barriers are ideal for deflecting tree roots or controlling Japanese knotweed rhizome growth but should be used in conjunction with a protective sand layer or fleece in most instances.

Key features and advantages of root barriers:

• Even the most strong tree roots have a high resistance to root penetration.
• High tensile strength and puncture resistance.
• Biologically inactive.
• UV protection.
• It is simple to set up.

What is the most effective root barrier?

A deeper root barrier is more powerful a deeper (longer) root barrier will protect for a longer period. Experts advise choosing a root barrier that is at least thirty inches deep. Even ideal would be a thirty-six-inch or forty-eight-inch deep root barrier.

Benefits of HDPE root barriers:

• Economical — affordably priced, making it easy on your wallet.
• Sheets/rolls can be welded or taped together, and they can be trimmed and effectively resealed to fit round services and foundations.
• Inert with a minimum service life expectancy of twenty-five years.

Conclusion:

The purpose of tree roots is to absorb water to feed the structure. Because concrete absorbs water, roots are drawn to it. Tree roots can wreak havoc on a concrete surface, but it won't happen overnight. Hence removal of tree roots is very necessary.

A geotextile-coated HDPE membrane that is impermeable and provides good root development protection. It is suitable for circumstances in which water must not enter through the barrier and protects structures and landscape such as buildings, walls, pathways, drainage pipes, cables, and lawns.