CuTex Copper Root Barrier (0.6m width) is a Japanese knotweed membrane solution used by invasive weed professionals. Independently tested as a physical knotweed barrier that is also able to chemically inhibit root growth. For use as a Japanese knotweed membrane, and as barrier for shrubs, tree roots and other aggressive and invasive plants.
Materials and Structure
A dual-action, permeable Japanese knotweed membrane barrier. CuTex averts roots by releasing copper ions into the soil, creating a Cu2+ signal layer. The construction of the root membrane consists of a sheet of copper foil between a woven polypropylene geotextile and a high strength nonwoven polypropylene geotextile.
Benefits and Core Uses
Creating a versatile root membrane with distinct benefits and number of uses:
- Flexible and easy to cut
- Our top selling root barrier for Japanese knotweed
- Its permeable qualities prevent pooling
- Can be used vertically or horizontally
- Line service trenches
- For cell burial
- Can be used to cap containment bunds
- An effective tree root barrier solution
CuTex Distributor
As a UK Manufacturer Appointed Distributor of CuTex, we understand the benefits and how to get the best out of this advanced root membrane. Contact our team today if you require advice on use, installation, joining or if you require bespoke sizes.
We can provide pre-cut, bespoke sizes and full rolls of CuTex.
Installing CuTex as Japanese Knotweed Membrane
18 Top Tips- Stops water from pooling, which can lead to root spiralling or concentrations of fibrous roots near the barrier.
- Allows the flow of nutrients through the soil but still completely effective at controlling root growth.
- As it is permeable, and can be laid horizontally and vertically, CuTex is perfect to use for the cell burial of soil with contaminated knotweed material.