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RootSpace - Soil Cells, Structural Pavement Support
RootSpace - Soil Cells, Structural Pavement Support
RootSpace - Soil Cells, Structural Pavement Support

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GreenBlue Urban Ltd

Verified 1 month ago

GreenBlue Urban Ltd

Verified 1 month ago

GreenBlue Urban Ltd
Summary
Pavement support system for tree pits.
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Application
  • Urban tree planting applications
  • Long term tree health
  • Pavement support
  • Root management
  • Utilities Protection
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Description

The GreenBlue Urban RootSpace Pavement Support System is an engineered load-bearing soil cell with over 95% open void space for maximum rooting volume as well as the ability to accommodate services.


RootSpace G2 is manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled material, available in 400 mm and 600 mm depth with a 75 mm AirFlow lid.


Priced per metre squared, including geotextiles. GRN20 and GLTWGNA.


Aeration with soil cells is essential. (Arborvent)


Features:

  • Open lattice leg provides unlimited access for all the roots to 100% of the void space.
  • 100% recycled material; alternative ‘RootSpace Ocean’ marine waste version available (product code suffix ‘-OP’).
  • The aeration deck lid provides aeration to the entire system.
  • Lateral interlocking grid layout and side infill panels provide lateral strength characteristics where necessary.
  • BBA approved.


Benefits:

  • Optimum conditions for soil biology maximizing root growth and tree health.
  • Fast, simple and easy to assemble reducing installation time and costs.
  • Ease of assembling around complex pipes and services.
  • Designed for easy re-excavation for maintenance of utilities.
  • Minimum excavation depths are required.
  • Can be used close to highways.
  • Minimum carbon footprint due to 100% UK manufacture and highly efficient transport volumes.
  • Can be laid in multiples - 400 mm, 600 mm, 800 mm, 1000 mm and 1200 mm.
  • Proven installations dating back to 1992
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Color
Black
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Finish
Satin
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Material
Polypropylene
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Shape
Square
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Length
Bespoke
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Width
Bespoke
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Height
400 mm, 600 mm, 800 mm, 1000 mm, 1200 mm
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Warranty description
20 year
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SKU Code
GBURS
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Specification

Classification data
Tree pit
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Drainage
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Geotextile membrane below drainage layer
Not required., Structural twin-walled geonet - GLTWGNA.
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Drainage layer
Clean angular drainage stone.
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Geotextile membrane above drainage layer
20 mm GeoGrid - GRN20A.
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Irrigation and aeration accessories
RootRain ArborVent., Grilles., Urban., Civic.
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Geocellular structural soil layer
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Geotextile membrane below geocellular structural soil layer
20 mm GeoGrid - GRN20A.
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Geocellular structural soil units
RootSpace Structure - GBURS41A.
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Geocellular structural soil layer backfill
RootSoil 20 - Subsoil.
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Geotextile membrane above geocellular structural soil layer
Structural twin-walled geonet - GTWGNA.
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Tree pit backfill material
RootSoil 20 - Topsoil.
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Above ground supports
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Fixings
Manufacturer's standard.
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Tree grilles and surrounds
Not required., Tree grilles.
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Protection
Not required., Tree guards.
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Additional properties

Load capacity
At least 34 tonnes per square metre (up to 44 tonnes, dependant on depth of cells) with no build-up.
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Volume
0.4 m³.
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Unit size
500 x 500 x 475 mm.
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Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials
No
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Country of product manufacture
United Kingdom
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Material
Polypropylene
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Recyclability
100% recyclable
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Recycled content
100 %
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Expected Life
100 year
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