{"product_id":"sidewalk-shield","title":"Sidewalk Shield Tree Root Barrier, 80–100 mil HDPE, 18–36 in Deep","description":"\u003cp\u003eSidewalk Shield is a black HDPE tree root barrier designed to turn roots down and away from sidewalks, curbs, driveways and other paving. Set vertical along the paving edge, between the tree and the paving, it guides roots that reach it downward. It comes 18, 30 or 36 in deep. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eIt is for homeowners, landscapers, contractors and cities protecting paving near trees.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is sold\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePriced per linear foot. The quantity you order is the number of feet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLengths come in 5 ft steps, with a 20 ft minimum.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach length ships as one continuous piece, up to 175 ft at 18 in deep, 100 ft at 30 in and 70 ft at 36 in. For a longer run, order more than one piece and join them.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach cut ships as one box, and boxes stay under 110 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd 12 in to your length for every joint. The connecting kit is sold separately, one kit per joint.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContractors, landscape architects and cities: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e about larger orders, pallet quantities and spec questions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \n\u003ch2\u003eChoose a depth\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eUse the depth your plan or spec calls for. If there isn't one, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e with the tree species and the site, and we will help you choose between 18, 30 and 36 in.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003ch2\u003eHow much you need\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eRun the barrier along the paving for about the mature canopy width plus 2 ft, centered on the trunk. That reaches about 1 ft past the mature drip line on each side. If the city detail gives a length, use that. Add 12 in for every joint, then round up to the next 5 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003ePuncture resistance (ASTM D4833)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003eWeight per foot\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003eLongest piece\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e80 mil\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e155 lbf\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.6 lb\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e175 ft\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSS-HDPE-R080-W18\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e30 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e80 mil\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e155 lbf\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 1.0 lb\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e100 ft\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSS-HDPE-R080-W30\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e36 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e100 mil\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e200 lbf\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 1.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e70 ft\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSS-HDPE-R100-W36\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterial: HDPE (high-density polyethylene), over 80% recycled.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eColor: black.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eOne continuous piece of Sidewalk Shield, cut to the length you order. The connecting kit is sold separately: two 1.5 in stainless straps plus hardware, one kit per joint.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003ch2\u003eHow to install\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eCall 811 before you dig.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMark the run along the edge of the sidewalk, curb or driveway you want to protect, centered on the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDig the trench along the paving edge, 1\/2 to 1 in shallower than the barrier is deep: 17 to 17 1\/2 in for the 18 in barrier, 29 to 29 1\/2 in for 30 in and 35 to 35 1\/2 in for 36 in.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStand the barrier upright in the trench, with the top edge 1\/2 to 1 in above finished grade. Where there is room, you can lean it about 10°, top edge toward the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhere two pieces meet, overlap them 12 in and clamp them with the stainless connecting kit, one kit per joint.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBackfill in 6 in lifts and firm each one, so the barrier stays in place.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eIf your project plan or city detail differs, follow the plan. Next to an established tree, digging the trench cuts the roots along that line, so talk to an arborist first. For a ring around a tree, set the barrier vertical (the lean is for straight runs only), no closer to the trunk than half the distance from the trunk to the mature drip line. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tree-root-barrier-installation-guide\"\u003eRead the full Sidewalk Shield install guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eShipping is free to the lower 48 states. Orders placed before 2 pm Central on a business day usually ship that day. Other orders ship the next business day. We ship by FedEx Home Delivery or FedEx Ground.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can return an order within 30 days of delivery, cut lengths included, if it is unused and uninstalled. You pay the return shipping. We refund your original payment within 5 business days of receiving the return. If an order arrives damaged, email photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@protechplastic.com\"\u003ehello@protechplastic.com\u003c\/a\u003e within 7 days of delivery, and we send a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sidewalk Shield","offers":[{"title":"18 in","offer_id":50562535882838,"sku":"SS-HDPE-R080-W18","price":2.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 in","offer_id":50562535915606,"sku":"SS-HDPE-R080-W30","price":4.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 in","offer_id":50562535948374,"sku":"SS-HDPE-R100-W36","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/2809\/0454\/files\/Sidewalk_Shield_18_inch_80_mil-sm_c546de81-1f23-4bab-9289-53d89e6e5af3.png?v=1791016047","url":"https:\/\/protechplastic.com\/products\/sidewalk-shield","provider":"ProTech Plastic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}