If you have a lot of tall trees around your home that have been growing and thriving for years, eventually it's going to happen. You will find that it's necessary for you to protect your
concrete slab foundation from the extending and expanding roots with a root barrier. The reason for the use of this type of barrier is to prevent the roots from working their way under
the concrete slab, sucking up the water, and ultimately making the foundation settle.
About Root Barriers
Barriers for tree roots are most beneficial when they are installed in the appropriate place and at the appropriate time. If the barriers are not installed properly, they can keep a healthy root system from evolving for the tree or fail to supply sufficient protection from vigorously growing roots. The correct preparation of the soil surrounding your tree at the time it is planted can serve to make your root barrier more effective plus help the tree grow a strong and healthy root system that is located away from foundations, and another consideration, buried utilities.
Types of Root Barriers
enough then the roots can and will grow around it.
A permeable barrier has a mesh screen that is meant to let water and also small roots get through. This kind of barrier keeps large roots from causing damage to certain structures. The best type of barrier combines a permeable barrier together with a long-lasting chemical in order to prevent roots from growing.
Barrier Installation
meaningful impact on reducing large, damaging roots. Ideally the barrier should be installed at planting time, to prevent harming the root system of the tree.