DELTA®-ROOT BARRIER - Garden Roof Applications

DELTA®-ROOT BARRIER protects the primary waterproofing layer from construction traffic during the installation process and from penetration by aggressive plant roots. With DELTA®-FLORAXX and DELTA®-BIOTOP, it is part of the premium DELTA® Garden Roof System.

Propierties

DELTA®-Root Barrier is a flat PE sheet specially stabalized for long term durability and strength. It comes in large rolls to minimize overlaps and maximize production. DELTA®-ROOT BARRIER is ideal for protecting primary waterproofing membranes in a garden roof application. It allows free drainage and is impact resistant.

Material

DELTA®-ROOT BARRIER is a special 15 mil (380 µm) stabalized polyethylene design to be strong, tear-resistant, and root-resistant. Its superior strength is designed to protect the waterproofing membrane from aggressive plant roots. It will not absorb water and is non-toxic.

Application

DELTA®-ROOT BARRIER is easy to apply and comes in extra wide rolls to minimize overlaps and application time. Simply roll it out and unfold it over the waterproofing membrane. DELTA®-ROOT BARRIER will act as a protection course and will not absorb water.

Technical Data

Product name	DELTA®-ROOT BARRIER
Color	Green tint
Thickness	> 0.015 in (> 380 µm)
Chemical properties	Resistant to chemicals Root-penetration resistant Does not rot when in contact with soil
Toxicity	Non-toxic, non-polluting
Temperature resistance	-22°F to +122°F (-30°C to +50°C)
Roll dimensions	84" (U-folded) x 98' (2.13 m x 29.8 m)
Product dimensions (unfolded)	168" x 98' (4.26 m x 29.8 m)
Coverage per product roll	1,372 ft2 (127.5 m2)
Weight per roll	Approx. 100 lbs / roll
Service life expectancy	> 25 years (at pH between 4 and 9 and temperature below 122°F / 50°C). The product must not be in contact with metal. Do not expose to UV light for longer than 7 days.

Accesories

• DELTA®-BIOTOP

Downloads

• Garden Roof Brochure
• Installation Instructions
• 3-part Product Spec
• Architectural Detail Drawings