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Tree Root Protection A guide to the selection and specification of no dig Tree Root Protection systems using ABG Abweb TRP

Protecting our Trees Trees are a valuable natural resource that are increasingly under threat from construction in the urban environment. As well as the obvious benefits to the environment of maintaining healthy trees they also provide aesthetic and resource qualities to any development. Problems arise when construction takes place in areas around tree root zones; compaction of soils and damage to soil structure from vehicular traffic can prevent valuable water and air from reaching the roots starving the tree of vital resources and leaving it open to decay. Alternatively excavation within...

Abweb TRP in Tree Root Protection Abweb TRP offers a practical alternative to traditional methods of construction of paths, roads and parking areas in and around trees. It is used to protect the root structure of the tree from damage caused from the compaction of the local soils as a result of vehicular traffic. Traditional methods of construction tend be invasive and can affect tree health by damaging the root structure. The Abweb TRP system is a no dig solution preventing damage to the tree root structure during the installation process. Abweb TRP is quick and easy to install, reduces...

Technical Information Abweb TRP system comprises Abweb geocelluar containment system which confines the fill material within the cell improving shear strength and bearing capacity. This is laid over Terrex NW9 needle punched non-woven geotextile which acts as a separation layer preventing material loss whilst allowing the free flow of water and nutrients to the tree root system Effective Cell Diameter Cell Depth Seam Tensile Strength Terrex Property Mass per Unit Area Tensile Strength Elongation MD/CD Dynamic Perf Cone Drop Roll Width Roll Length Water flow Normal to Plane Other material...

About ABG ABG is a market leader in the design, development, manufacture and technical support of high performance geosynthetic systems for use in a wide range of civil engineering, environmental and sustainable building applications. Formed in 1988 and based in Meltham, in the heart of the West Yorkshire Pennines, ABG have developed a reputation for developing quality products and delivering outstanding customer service. The ability for rapid product development ensures that the most innovative, up to date and cost effective solution can be found for many engineering problems. Technical...