{"product_id":"40-feet-long-x-24-inch-x-60-mil-bamboo-root-barrier-water-barrier-16417018783","title":"40 feet Long x 24 inch x 60 mil - Bamboo Root Barrier\/Water Barrier","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\u003csection class=\"desc-box richtext-box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop Bamboo in its Tracks!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bamboo Shield is a diversion type control method with a smooth surface on the side facing your bamboo planting. It is made from HDPE, high-density polyethylene. Superior to metals because it will not rust and easier to install. Bamboo roots typically travel in the first 12-18 inches of topsoil.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bamboo Shield is sold in 24\", 30\", and 36\" depths to provide extra protection from stray growth. The polyethylene barrier is made from post industrial recycled regrind material when possible, in the USA. Bamboo Shield is impermeable to water as well which acts as a water barrier. Plastic thinner than 30 mil has been shown to crack when ground temperatures get below -15 degrees F. This would be extremely cold and the thickness greater than 30 mil does great at handling very cold temperatures without damage.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The plastic barrier has a better chance not cracking when frozen like other materials. Even concrete will freeze and crack over the years. Driveways are poured 4 to 6 inches deep to allow heavy vehicles passage and parking. Seldom are driveways seen without cracks. Concrete was used many years ago (Byron Agriculture Station in Byron, Georgia) as a below ground barrier system and found to crack below the frost line allowing bamboo rhizomes to emerge through to the other side. One of the many myths of bamboo is its ability to crack solid concrete.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bamboo is not magical, but persistent and its root system will eventually find cracks in concrete and emerge through them. If the environment (sunlight soil) is suitable once it emerges the bamboo will grow if not terminated. The rhizome (root) when growing is very soft and flexible and will always turn when it encounters something harder. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBamboo Shield Installation Steps \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Key Points: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiny side of the barrier goes towards the bamboo.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly angle barrier (5-10��) where the bottom is closer to the bamboo.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA minimum of 2�� should be left exposed above the soil level.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial tends to remain coiled after shipping. Expanding it out in the sun for a few hours can make installation easier.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocate and confirm the location of all underground utility lines and structures prior to digging and use caution.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e? Barrier that is under 60 mil thick has been shown to fail when containing bamboo.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMade in the USA from Durable High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), available in 3 sizes:\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCold climates use 24-inch depth by 60-mil thick.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWarm climates use 30-inch depth by 80-mil thick.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTropical climates use 36-inch depth by 100-mil thick.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"mysite","offers":[{"title":"24 inch deep x 60 mil thick \/ 40'","offer_id":55523168682275,"sku":"24 inch deep x 60 mil thick-40'-872573069","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 inch deep x 60 mil thick \/ 65'","offer_id":55523168715043,"sku":"24 inch deep x 60 mil thick-65'-872573077","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 inch deep x 60 mil thick \/ 30'","offer_id":55523168747811,"sku":"24 inch deep x 60 mil thick-30'-872573074","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 inch deep x 60 mil thick \/ 60'","offer_id":55523168780579,"sku":"24 inch deep x 60 mil thick-60'-872573080","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 inch deep x 80 mil thick \/ 20'","offer_id":55523168813347,"sku":"30 inch deep x 80 mil thick-20'-872573072","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 inch deep x 80 mil thick \/ 35'","offer_id":55523168846115,"sku":"30 inch deep x 80 mil thick-35'-872573081","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 inch deep x 100 mil thick \/ 25'","offer_id":55523168878883,"sku":"36 inch deep x 100 mil thick-25'-872573078","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 inch deep x 60 mil thick \/ 50'","offer_id":55523168911651,"sku":"24 inch deep x 60 mil thick-50'-872573076","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 inch deep x 80 mil thick \/ 30'","offer_id":55523168944419,"sku":"30 inch deep x 80 mil thick-30'-872573070","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 inch deep x 60 mil thick \/ 45'","offer_id":55523168977187,"sku":"24 inch deep x 60 mil thick-45'-872573075","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 inch deep x 80 mil thick \/ 25'","offer_id":55523169009955,"sku":"30 inch deep x 80 mil thick-25'-872573073","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 inch deep x 60 mil thick \/ 55'","offer_id":55523169042723,"sku":"24 inch deep x 60 mil thick-55'-872573079","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 inch deep x 100 mil thick \/ 20'","offer_id":55523169075491,"sku":"36 inch deep x 100 mil thick-20'-872573071","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4812\/7779\/files\/d3eaf9d1cc152ea1575c53ee1530437afdd2fb3681bac86483dfe97253e2d59e.avif?v=1787845218","url":"https:\/\/yvtqyu-qc.myshopify.com\/products\/40-feet-long-x-24-inch-x-60-mil-bamboo-root-barrier-water-barrier-16417018783","provider":" BENBOE HEIGHTS LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}