FlexiRoot Bamboo Root Barrier (0.6m width) is RBS’ highly versatile and durable bamboo root barrier that’s not only economical, but highly flexible and easy to use. With a CBR puncture resistance of 6,918 N, FlexiRoot provides a tough, non-permeable solution for bamboo containment and is also suitable for tree root deflection and Japanese knotweed encapsulation.
Materials and Structure
Our FlexiRoot root barrier is formed from a woven HDPE base material, coated on both sides with LDPE film. With a weight of 481 g/m², it provides a tough yet highly flexible, non-permeable root barrier that is easy to handle and install.
Like any highly flexible, non-permeable root barrier, we recommend using FlexiRoot with a protective sand layer or protective geotextile in most situations.
Benefits and Core Uses
- Our top-selling bamboo root barrier solution
- Economical – competitively priced so it’s easier on your budget
- Tough and highly flexible material
- Sheets and rolls can be welded or taped together
- Can be cut and effectively resealed to fit around services and foundations
- Suitable for bamboo containment, tree root deflection and Japanese knotweed encapsulation
- CBR puncture resistance of 6,918 N
Why RBS Recommends FlexiRoot
FlexiRoot has been one of our core root barrier products for many years and remains our top-selling bamboo root barrier solution. Its combination of flexibility, puncture resistance and competitive pricing makes it a practical choice for a wide range of root containment applications.
Further Guidance and Support
When using FlexiRoot as a bamboo barrier, ensure the barrier protrudes more than 100mm above ground level. Allow sufficient space for future root and rhizome growth within the contained area, and periodically inspect the barrier and surrounding bamboo growth.
If you need further tips for correctly installing your bamboo root barrier, read our installation guide or call a member of our team.
