Description
Newtons NewSeal - Puncture Resistant HDPE Root Barrier
Designed to eliminate root penetration. Consists of an impermeable High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) membrane, providing robust root-proof protection to the primary waterproofing membrane to green roofs or planters where intrusive root systems are present.
Key Benefits
- Excellent chemical and biological resistance.
- Suitable for existing and newly planted trees and plants.
- Lightweight.
- Durable.
- Resistant to sea water and fertilisers.
- Quick and easy to install.
Typical Applications
As a root barrier to protect the waterproofing membrane from root damage within intrusive green roof systems or planters.
Product Data
Code: M32
Packaging: Roll: 50m x 1.2m
Colour: Black
Area: 60m²
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Technical Data
Installed Performance | Result |
Water-flow at 20 kPa – 1:80 slope – Upper layer | 0.07 l/m/s |
Water-flow at 100 kPa – 1:80 slope – Upper layer | 0.04 l/m/s |
Water-flow at 200 kPa – 1:80 slope – Upper layer | 0.02 l/m/s |
Compressive strength – Temporary loading | >240 kPa |
Compressive strength – Permanent loading | >120 kPa |
Water vapour diffusion resistance – Sd value | >604m |
Water vapour diffusion resistance – µ value | >1208000µ |
Water vapour diffusion resistance | >3020 MNs/g |
CBR puncture resistance | 2800.00 N |
Tensile strength (Machine direction) | 19 kN/m2 |
Tensile strength (Cross direction) | 10 kN/m2 |
Chemical resistance | Excellent |
Oxidation resistance | Excellent |
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