DUPONT™ PLANTEX® ROOTPROTECTOR
Water permeable anti-root barrier
DuPont™ Plantex® RootProtector, the most effectively water permeable anti-root barrier. A unique structure of exceptionally thin fibres joined through thermal binding. Perfect for use in horizontal installations, such as construction of cycle tracks, forest lanes or green roofs.
Advantages
- High permeability: about 165 l/m2 /s,
- It allows the earth to breathe,
- Resistant to roots due to the welded structure,
- Tear-resistant,
- It retains its properties for over 20 years when covered with a layer of bark or gravel.
Technical Data
| Technical Data | Standard norm | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Surface mass | EN 965 | 68 g/m2 |
| Thickness under pressure - 2 kN/m2 | EN 964-1 | 0,35 mm |
| MD tensile strength | EN ISO 29073-3 | 150 N / 5 cm |
| Elongation at maximum MDm load | EN ISO 29073-3 | >30 % |
| Tensile strength XD | EN ISO 29073-3 | 120 N / 5 cm |
| Elongation at maximum load XD | EN ISO 29073-3 | >34 % |
| MD tear strength | ASTM D4533 | 160 N |
| Tear strength XD | ASTM D4533 | 160 N |
| Filtration opening (O90) | EN ISO 12956 | 225 μm |
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Housebuilding industry