connecting green and infrastructure
Our GreenMax products are used to protect and establish newly transplanted trees, and also to invigorate and enhance the future growth and value of existing trees. Previously called DeepRoot Europe, we supplied proven root control products from the American company DeepRoot, who have a leading market position in the field of tree root guidance and tree root barriers since 1976. These high quality barriers and guiding products are the accepted solution to prevent damage caused by tree roots, such as raised paving and to pipes and cables. We have recognised the need for a complete planting detail for successful establishment of trees in the built environment and have developed and sourced a comprehensive range of additional products, working with Europe’s leading Arboriculturalists and Landscape Architects, undertaking long term trials, to offer our customers the best solution for each application. In 2007, we changed our name to GreenMax, having expanded our portfolio from not only root barriers, but to the complete tree planting solution. Our service is bespoke, we offer a standard catalogue, but will also freely offer advice for specific applications. Helping Trees to Survive in the Urban Environment Our products are designed to help trees to survive in a world of increasing concrete, paving and buildings whilst protecting trees and infrastructure from each other. We see the increasing demand for complex infrastructure and the need for more planting green in the urban environment. This is a positive development because there are many economical benefits for increasing the life expectancy of trees, providing a good infrastructure and creating healthy street trees within the city. Together with the economical benefits, the quality of life in our cities will also be positively affected by an increase in the number of trees and the creation of landscapes. Innovation and durability For decades, the innovative products of GreenMax have been used to improve the tree planting pit and protect the infrastructure. GreenMax values the quality and the correct installation of the materials. Our products are made of high-quality 100% recyclable materials which can be returned for recycling when they are no longer needed.
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Back to Source Recycling Our products are mostly produced from plastic materials and it is often assumed that these are harmful for the environment. What people do not know is that most plastics are relatively easy to produce and many of these products are already produced from other recycled plastic materials. GreenMax wants to create a full circle for the products that we produce and supply. That is why we would like to see our products to be reused again and again. When the products are no longer needed they can be removed from the soil and be picked up for free. Afterwards these materials can be used again to create new durable products. In this way GreenMax hopes to have a positive contribution to the recycling process. Advice Advice on selection of the right products is important for the success of a project, because every location has its own specific problems. Consider the choices to use root barriers or root guiding, the use of water infiltration and the possibilities for an underground root management system. We have many years of experience and notable expertise in this field making it possible for us to offer you solid and reliable advice. Specifications Detailed information about our products can be found on our website: www.greenmax.eu. You can also receive this information by email: info@greenmax.eu or call on: 0031 413 29 44 47. Orders Products ordered on weekdays before 12.00 p.m. will be processed the same day. Normally we deliver the products within several working days, but we can also supply you faster via courier.
Root and Water Management Silva Cell® SandwichPanel 74
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Root Barriers Choice Menu 12 ® RootControl 14 RootCommander® 15 RootBlock® 16 DeepRoot® 17 Automatic Installation 20
Tree Boxes GreenMax Tree Boxes
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Tree Anchoring GreenMax Root Ball Anchoring Natu Keeper GreenMax Tree Tie ArborTie® Tree Tie
26 28 29 29
Tree Trunk Protector TreeProtect® 31 Arborgard® 32 BiteProtect® 33 ArboTape® 34
Irrigation System/ Aeration System AirMax & AquaMax 36 ® NatuDrain 37 AquaMax Water Reservoir 38
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Root and Water Management Applications: - Silva Cell速 creates a large space for the tree roots to grow. This space is filled with uncompacted soil to make sure that urban trees are able to grow into big and healthy adult trees. - Silva Cell速 also provides very effective storm water storage (storage capacity +/- 25%)
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Silva Cell速
Root and Water Management
Where to apply?
The limiting factors in the growth of urban trees are small tree pit volume and highly compacted, poor-quality soil which can be found in urban areas. The Silva Cell速 system provides a large volume for the roots to grow while maximising the usable space both above and below ground. The system can be applied in areas where more space for the roots is needed. Silva Cell速 is suitable for all traffic loads. The system also has a large capacity to store excess storm water (+/-25%). The modular design is flexible and ideal for almost any application as the frames do not have to be interconnected. The Silva Cell速 gives trees the every opportunity to flourish and grow into beautiful trees within the urban environment. Whilst at the same time providing a functional water storage.
- parking spaces - squares - pavement - cycle lanes - parks - roof gardens - above parking garages
Trees receive the necessary space while the usable space remains optimal. The groundwater is maintained and at the same time biological remediation takes place. The water storage and the draining is maintained with the possibility to store or create a slow/fast infiltration, improving the growing conditions for trees in the urban environment.
Improve growing conditions for trees in the urban environment Advantages for the city When urban trees grow they increase the amount of shade and reduce the temperature in urban environments. Large trees have up to 70% higher capacity to clean air of fine particles, compared to smaller or unhealthy trees. Excess water can either be stored or designed to drain away.
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A tree with a trunk diameter of 75 cm has an air-cleaning capacity of 70 times higher as a tree with a diameter of 7,5 cm
Properties - - - - - - -
Easy to install Small loss of space (8%) and large gain of usable space (92%) Trees and their roots can grow to full size Large water absorption capacity helps manage daily rainfall events (+/- 25% water storage) Very flexible and easy to use, the frames do not have to be connected High loading capacity (meets European standards) High durability (100 year guaranteed)
Sizes Frame: 40(h) x 60(w) x 120(l) cm Deck: 5(h) x 60(w) x 120(l) cm Supplied on project basis. Materials Fibreglass reinforced polypropylene (PP), 100% recyclable Projects Are you considering a project? Please feel free to discuss your plans with us; our advice is free and without obligation. Specification Specifications are available on our website or from our office. More information about Silva Cell® can be found on www.greenmax.eu and www.deeproot.com
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James Urban: ”The success of a tree is fundamentally linked to the soil in which it grows”
The tree and storm water management construction gives space for the tree roots, and because of this, city trees can easily grow old
Easy to install
Fill with tree soil
Very high load pressure
Cables and pipes are no longer a problem
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Silva Cell® Project Results
City tree in pavement with Silva Cell®
City tree in open space without Silva Cell®
Project in Amersfoort (Netherlands), 3 years after installing Silva Cell®
Without Silva Cell®
City tree in pavement with Silva Cell®
Project in Brecht (Belgium), 2 years after installing Silva Cell® 8
City tree in pavement without Silva Cell®
With Silva Cell®
SandwichPanel 74
Pressure-Distributing Drainage Plate
Product specifications
SandwichPanel 74 is the new improved version on previous sandwich-systems: “the lowest installation depth on the market, with a high load capacity�. Principle of the Sandwich Construction The sandwich construction replaces the foundation layer, creating a thinner base course and increasing the available tree root space. The panels carry and distribute the load pressure in combination with geotextiles. SandwichPanel 74 is specially developed for situations where the traffic loads cannot fully be handled by tree substrates and to prevent local rutting. The open structure creates a second surface preventing tree roots causing damage to the paving or path.
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infiltration plate for horizontal and vertical infiltration and drainage three-dimensional infiltration and tree root space infiltration speed: 189 litres per min/meter loading capacity: approx. 74 tons/m2 material: recycled PP, reinforced for high pressure, 100% recyclable panel sizes (8 units): 1040 x 960 x 52 mm, with click system on all sides to create large surface areas nominal weight: 4.58 kg/m2
Application SandwichPanel 74 is placed on a layer of tree soil, or structural soil, underneath the pavement surfacing. The system can be used in areas with existing or newly planted trees. SandwichPanel 74 is also a good alternative when it is not possible to use other subsurface structures or in areas with a high groundwater level. We advise that the system should not be used within 2 metres of the tree without additional measures.
Suitable for heavy traffic loads and for gravel pathways Advantages
Can be filled with all sorts of material such as grass, sand or gravel
- long lifespan - large openings - tested both in laboratories and onsite. - easy to cut to size without loss of essential loading capacity - low installation depth - with new trees: more tree substrate per m2 - with existing trees: less material waste and less damage to the tree roots
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Root Barriers For the protection of: - - - - - - - -
cables pipes sewers foundations road surfacing gardens, sports fields, parks and playgrounds ponds and pools and the trees themselves
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Root Barrier or Root Guidance system? How to choose the right solution Damage caused by tree roots In our increasingly urbanised environment tree root growth can cause serious damage to our roads, pavements and underground infrastructure. To prevent this damage systems have been developed to stop or reduce unwanted root growth. There are two groups of root panels to stop damage: the root guidance system and root barriers. The two systems may seem alike but they perform very different functions. HDPE Root Barrier The difference between root barriers and root guidance A root barrier has smooth sides and can be made of different materials such as non-woven fabric or HDPE. A tree root will keep on circling along the panel once it has reached the root barrier due to the fact that a root barrier has no ability to guide roots. When a root barrier is installed too close to a tree the tree has no possibility to stabilize (‘flower pot’ effect). The root guiding panel is unique and has no alternatives. The guiding panel is provided with 90° vertical ribs when the tree root comes into contact with the guiding panel the ribs direct root growth downwards. Then the root arrives at the bottom of the panel it can proceed growing along its horizontal or radial path (when the tree pit is correctly prepared). The guiding panel is also provided with ground locks to stop roots lifting up the system as they exit beneath. The panels also have a double upper edge to make sure that roots, if any, cannot grow over the top edge and a simple coupling system that enables the panels to be easily connected.
Effect of Root Guidance and Root Barriers Root Guidance
Root Barrier
Root Guidance
Top View
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Side View
Root Barrier
Root Guidance Panel
Which system to choose? Root growth is influenced by the presence of nutrients and uncompacted space, we can stop roots and/or guide them to a place where they cannot damage roads, pavement and underground infrastructure. But how do we choose the right system? When to use a root barrier? A root barrier is used to create a root free zone to protect underground utilities against root growth. A root barrier can only be used when the available space is sufficient. As a rule of thumb: the distance between the barrier and the tree trunk should be at least 2 metres, this will depend on the diameter of the mature tree trunk. Use the following calculation method to determine the right distance between the root barrier and the tree trunk: the minimum distance between the root barrier and tree foot is three times the diameter of the mature tree trunk. For column trees this distance can be less because of a lower wind resistance. When to use root guiding? If a panel is to be installed with a distance of less than 2 metres from the tree in order to protect i.e. roads: a guiding system should be used to guarantee the stability of the tree. Lift up by tree roots is prevented which results in huge savings in the cost of road maintenance. This system can be placed completely around the root ball and will prevent the ‘flower pot’ effect while promoting stability. The panels with a height of 30, 45 and 60 cm are most commonly used in situations where cables, pipes and other utilities need to be protected a height of 90 or 120 cm may be necessary.
“Our products are of the highest quality
Key points: Installation above grade The guiding panels and the vertically installed root barriers need to be installed 1 to 2 cm above grade to avoid roots to grow over the system. When this aesthetically is not an option and the panel will be placed at grade, please make sure to cut away rhizomes which may grow over the panel.
Height of the panel/barrier Choosing the right height depends on: 1) The depth of the protected area/object 2) The ground water level Most roots do not grow in wet soil. Therefore our advice is to make sure that there is a distance of at least 20 cm between the bottom of the panel and the groundwater-level.
Soil preparation The soil behind the guiding panel needs to be compacted. This will help to avoid upward root growth after reaching the bottom of the panel.
Root Guidance or Root Barriers System within 2 meters of the tree?
System 2 meters away from the tree?
DeepRoot® Root Guidance
Root Barriers
(LR30, DR45, DR60, LR90, LR120)
(RootBlock®, RootControl®, RootCommander®)
Are there cables and pipes within 2 meters of the tree?
Renovation Projects Type : LR30
Depth of the cables and pipes Yes
< 2m
No
Till 50 cm
Height of the Root Barrier: 60/75 cm
Till 90 cm
Height of the Root Barrier: 100 cm
> 90 cm
Groundwater level - 60 cm Type: DR45 - 80 cm Type: DR60
Depth of the cables and pipes Till 80 cm Type: LR90 > 80 cm Type: LR120
< 2m
Height of the Root Barrier: 100 t/m 300 cm
> 2m
< 2m
but the correct choice is very important”
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®
Non-Woven Root Barrier
Properties
Tree roots grow unrestrained, without any respect for obstacles and preferably in fertile soil with a high level of humidity. RootControl® is a coated, non-woven consisting of continuous heatbonded filaments. Because of its unique properties RootControl® is extremely suitable to counteract the harmful consequences caused by the growth of roots. RootControl is easy to use, durable, efficient in use and has a guaranteed lifespan of 30 years. (RootControl® cannot be used for bamboo roots, for these roots we advise the use RootBlock® HDPE root barrier).
DON’T FIGHT THE PROBLEM CONTROL IT!
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Clean and easy to install Impenetrable to tree roots Waterproof Flexible and strong Resistant against chemical elements Easy to use
Material - Geotextile, non-woven 360 g/m², double sided polypropylene coating, black, 100% recyclable Specifications Mass per unit area (g/m2)
365,35
DIN EN ISO 9864: 2005-05
Push-through force (kN) Push-through displacement (mm)
3,49 45,1
DIN EN ISO 12236: 2006-11
Tensile strength (kN/m), md Tensile strength elongation (%), md
25 35,7
DIN EN ISO 10319: 2008-10
Tensile strength (kN/m), cmd Tensile strength elongation (%), cmd
20,2 55
Tearing strength (N), md Tearing strength (N), cmd
257,69 319,53
ASTM D 4533: 2011
Packaging and sizes Rolls Height
Length
Type
65 cm
50 metres
RCL 650
100 cm
50 metres
RCL 1000
130 cm
50 metres
RCL 1300
200 cm
50 metres
RCL 2000
other heights on application Specifications Specifications are available on our website or from our office.
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“Severed roots multiply themselves, which results in more soil heave”
RootCommander®
Non-Woven Root Barrier
Properties
With its 360 g/m², double-sided coating non-woven cloth RootCommander® is a root barrier of the heaviest type. Light and very flexible to use. RootCommander® is suitable for most tree roots and has for many years been an integral part in combating the unchecked growth of roots in many cities and towns. RootCommander® guarantees the highest quality in the field of non-woven root barriers and has a guaranteed lifespan of 30 years. (RootCommander® cannot be used for bamboo roots, for these roots we advise to use RootBlock® HDPE root barrier).
- Clean and easy to install - Impenetrable to tree roots - Waterproof - Flexible and strong - Resistant against chemical elements - Easy to use
Material - Geotextile, non-woven 360 g/m², double sided polypropylene coating, green, 100% recyclable Specifications Mass per unit area (g/m2)
356,9
DIN EN ISO 9864: 2005-05
Push-through force (kN) Push-through displacement (mm)
3,61 39,7
DIN EN ISO 12236: 2006-11
Tensile strength (kN/m), md Tensile strength elongation (%), md
22,02 33,01
DIN EN ISO 10319: 2008-10
Tensile strength (kN/m), cmd Tensile strength elongation (%), cmd
21,97 33,60
Tearing strength (N), md Tearing strength (N), cmd
719,91 670,62
ASTM D 4533: 2004 (2009)
Packaging and sizes Rolls Height
Length
Type
50 cm
50 metres
RCR 500
65 cm
50 metres
RCR 650
75 cm
50 metres
RCR 750
100 cm
50 metres
RCR 1000
130 cm
50 metres
RCR 1300
150 cm
50 metres
RCR 1500
200 cm
50 metres
RCR 2000
other heights on application Specifications Specifications are available on our website or from our office.
“34% of trees with a trunk diameter of 11-20 cm gives lift up”
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RootBlock®
HDPE Root Barrier
Properties The 1 or 2 mm thick RootBlock® is a root barrier of the heaviest type from our range (other thicknesses available on request). RootBlock® is suitable for any type of root and soil and has for many years been an integral part in combating the unchecked growth of roots in many cities and towns. RootBlock® is cheap, has a high quality and long lifespan. HDPE is a clean and environmentally friendly material and it will not affect the soil like i.e. PVC. That is why RootBlock® is 100% recyclable and reusable. The root barrier has a guaranteed lifespan of 100 years. RootBlock® is also available on rolls of 5 metres with a coupling (RootBlock® Plus).
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HDPE for a long life (100 years) Clean and easy to install UV proof Flexible Resistant against chemical elements Impenetrable to trees and bamboo roots and resistant against dirt and micro-organisms
Material - HDPE, black, 100% recyclable Specifications 1 mm
2 mm DIN EN ISO
Mass per unit area (g/m2)
1078,19 1909,26 9864: 2005-05
Push-through force (kN)
2,26
4,45
DIN EN ISO
Push-through displacement (mm)
32,0
36,0
12236: 2006-11
Tensile strength (kN/m), md
21,58
43,65
DIN EN ISO
Tensile strength elongation (%), md
14,83
14,65
10319: 2008-10
Tensile strength (kN/m), cmd
22,66
43,91
Tensile strength elongation (%), cmd
12,57
13,96
Tearing strength (N), md
785,57
-
Tearing strength (N), cmd
159,31
ASTM D 4533: 2004 (2009)
Packaging and sizes Rolls
50 mtr.
Height
Type
1 mm
25 mtr.
2 mm
Type
30 cm
x
WB/BB 30/2
50 cm
WB/BB 50/1
WB/BB 50/2
60 cm
WB/BB 60/1
WB/BB 60/2
75 cm
WB/BB 75/1
WB/BB 75/2
100 cm
WB/BB 100/1
WB/BB 100/2
150 cm
WB/BB 150/1
WB/BB 150/2
200 cm
WB/BB 200/1
WB/BB 200/2
other strengths/heights on application Specifications Specifications are available on our website or from our office.
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“84% of trees with a diameter of more than 50 cm gives soil heave”
Tree Root Guide
Properties
The guide system was designed in 1976 to prevent paving from being pushed up. Young tree roots grow horizontally and are stopped by the specially profiled panel. The guide ribs force the roots straight down (without the ribs the roots would continue to circle along the wall, as a result of which the tree would suffocate and would not become stable). Once reaching the bottom (when using LR30, DR45 and DR60) the roots can continue to grow horizontally, so that the tree becomes well anchored into the earth and damage to paving is avoided. DeepRoot® can be used within 2 m¹ of the tree. Conventional root barriers do not guide roots and therefore offer no stability and limit the room to grow. Root barriers can only be used at distances of 2 m¹ from trees. Root guiding is used both for new plantings and after roots have been cut (renovation) to preserve the beauty and value of fully-grown trees. It is important to follow our installation advice to obtain the horizontal growth when using LR30, DR45 and DR60.
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Easy closing system 90° ribs guide tree roots downwards Patented soil anchors prevent tree roots from pushing up the panels Patented double top edge prevents roots from jumping over it; can withstand prolonged loads and ensures smooth and clean processing Rounded edges for trouble-free use To be installed at a short distance from the tree
Material - Copolymer polypropylene (CPP) - 50% recycled synthetic, 100% recyclable - Mould-injected - UV proof - Flexible - Resistant against chemical elements - Insensitive to root growth, dirt and micro-organisms Specifications ASTMTestmethode
Wert Copolymer
Polypropylen Tensile stress @ yield
D638
3800 PS
Elongation @ yield
D638
6.3%
Flexural Modulus
D790B
155,000 PSI
Notched Izod Impact
D256A
7.1
Rockwell Hardness r. scale
D785A
68
Test
Packaging and sizes Without DeepRoot®
Panels Height
Per box
Per box
Type
Weight per box
30 cm
40 items
24 metres
LR30
19,8 kg
45 cm
26 items
15,6 metres
DR45
19,8 kg
60 cm
20 items
12 metres
DR60
19,8 kg
90 cm
14 items
8,4 metres
LR90
19,35 kg
120 cm
10 items
6 metres
LR120
19,35 kg
All panels are 60 cm wide and 2.16 mm thick. Specifications With DeepRoot®
Specifications are available on our website or from our office.
“Roots are very opportunistic and make use of any opportunity to escape restricted rooting areas”
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DeepRoot® circle-shaped method
Protection of paving
LR30
x
x
x
DR45
x
x
x
60 cm
60 cm
DR60
x
x
x
90 cm
60 cm
LR90
x
x
x
120 cm
60 cm
LR120
x
x
x
Type
DeepRoot® linear method
Pavement Ø 5 panels Ø 6 panels Ø 8 panels
96 cm 115 cm 153 cm
Tree 120o
length panels divided by 3,14 cm = ... cm
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Protection of Cables/pipes/sewers
Applied around
60 cm 60 cm
Applied linear
30 cm 45 cm
Width
The guiding system is a series of interlocking panels that act as a root deflector placed between roots and hard landscapes. Tree roots grow horizontal and reflect on the vertical ribs. The 90 degree vertical ribs guide roots downward, deeper into the soil surrounding the barrier. Without ribs, the roots would continue to swirl around the walls of the barrier (flower pot effect), this can lead to instability and suffocation. When the roots have reached the lower edge of the guiding barrier they exit the system, accessing the soil volumes required to achieve a mature healthy tree. Before installation be well aware of the local ground conditions and water levels as it is necessary to have a layer of soil that will allow the roots to penetrate sufficiently.
Application guide DeepRoot®
Height/depth
How does the deeproot guiding system work?
Tree
“In the upper strongly compacted soil layer there is often little root growth”
Example plant hole lay-out with DeepRoot速
Tree sand Root guiding panel Curve Pavement
Street sand: 3 Mpa compacted
Tree sand: < 2 Mpa compacted
Existing soil (to be dug over beforehand)
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Automatic Installation Root Barriers
The German company Profi Wurzelschutz has developed a revolutionary new cutter, making it possible to quickly and easily install root protection in a few steps. The automatic root cutter is a unique machine that is capable of: - Digging the trench - Placing the root barriers - Re-adding the soil - Compacting the soil These steps are all combined in 1 machine! The principle With a chain cutter a trench is made of approximately 10 cm. The existing roots in this area will be cut. Directly after this process a root barrier is placed in the narrow trench. The machine will ensure that the root protection will be placed at the correct depth. After the root barrier is placed the soil will be re-added directly to make sure that the root protection will stay at the same place. In the final step a compacter will compact the soil next to root barriers. Manoeuvrability The root cutting machine can also be used on very narrow roads and curves. The weight of the machine is lower than 4000 kg and it is therefore possible to drive over thin asphalt roads.
Root Barriers With our automated installation of root barriers it is possible to install 2 different types of root protection: - RootCommander Nonwoven: one of the toughest nonwoven root barriers available on the market - RootBlock 1 mm flex: specially designed for the root cutter. The RootBlock root protection offers the highest protection against tree roots Advantages - - - - -
Protection of cables, pipes, sewers and foundations Prevents damage to paving Fast and accurate installation of root barriers Well suited for large distances No need to close roads for long periods
Material - RootCommander (RC 360) Polypropylene, nonwoven, 360 g/m², double-sided coating, green, 100% recyclable - RootBlock 1 mm flex (RB 1 mm flex) HDPE, 1 mm, black, 100% recyclable Specifications RB 1mm flex
RC 360
Mass per unit area (g/m2)
1179,27
356,9
9864: 2005-05
Push-through force (kN)
3,17
3,61
DIN EN ISO
Push-through displacement (mm)
99,1
39,7
12236: 2006-11
Tensile strength (kN/m), md
20,25
22,02
DIN EN ISO
Tensile strength elongation (%), md
18,21
33,01
10319: 2008-10
Tensile strength (kN/m), cmd
20,74
21,97
Tensile strength elongation (%), cmd
14,81
33,60
Tearing strength (N), md
764,25
719,91
ASTM D 4533:
Tearing strength (N), cmd
618,53
670,62
2004 (2009)
DIN EN ISO
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GreenMax Automatic Installation Root Barriers: Digging the trench, placing the root barriers, re-adding and compacting the soil
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Tree Boxes Application: - Movable trees - Green for events - Traffic blocks
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GreenMax Tree Boxes
Wood
The durable tree boxes designed by tree professionals for professionals in the landscape sector. If trees located on a permanent location are not an option for you, tree boxes will offer a good solution. It is important that your plants or trees are placed in an elegant tree box. GreenMax offers various customizable tree boxes to create an exclusively and unique look.
We only process tropical hardwood that is certified by the FSC, has legally been cut down and belongs to durability class 1. Through the use of hardwood, we create durable products with a warm appearance. Due to the high level of durability, the wood does not need any treatment. We make use of stainless-steel fasteners and the interior is lined with anti-rooting fabric. Some models can be customized.
We specialise in manufacturing high-quality tree boxes at a very competitive price. This sustainable Dutch quality product will certainly add value to your landscape design. It is possible to produce tree boxes in different sizes and shapes. The GreenMax tree boxes are available in wood, aluminium, corten steel, synthetic material, eps and in concrete. To give a more unique atmosphere it is possible to include LED lights to shine on your trees. Fibreglass
Concrete
These tree boxes are manufactured from high-quality reinforced fibreglass. Because the reinforcement has been extended into the corners, these corners cannot tear out. The tree boxes are coloured throughout the entire material. The standard colour used is anthracite, but any RAL-colour is possible. The upper edge has been folded twice, which gives this tree box a splendid timeless appearance.
Cast composite stone is ideal for use outdoors. These tree boxes have a very high compressive strength and bending-resistance, many times higher than fibre-reinforced concrete. They are 100% watertight, and therefore also frost-proof. The concrete consists of natural minerals mixed with binding agents. The compact structure prevents dirt from attaching and a proper downpour will clean the product easily.
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Aluminium These tree boxes are generally manufactured from 3 mm aluminium. Aluminium is light (only one third of the weight of steel or bronze), strong and wear and corrosion-resistant. The upper edge has been folded twice, which gives this tree box a splendid timeless and stout appearance. After manufacturing this tree box, we powder coat it with scratch-resistant colour coating. RAL colours and customization are possible.
GreenMax stands for exclusivity. Therefore it is possible to produce bespoke sizes and shapes to create an exclusive look. Interested in the different possibilities? Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Corten steel
EPS/Polyurea Tree boxes are also available in a combination of polystyrene (foam) and polyurea. This coating offers a long lasting protection against all weather conditions and offer a high damage resistance. These tree boxes are as stable and strong as steel tree boxes; but weigh less and are therefore more flexible to use.
Corten steel is an indestructible material with a warm appearance. Corten steel is a strong and weather-resistant type of steel that covers itself with a protective layer of rust when it is exposed to the open air. This natural fixed coating of rust provides protection against further corrosion. The upper edge has been folded twice, which gives this tree box a splendid timeless and stout appearance. Standard material thickness is 2 mm. Almost every measurement can be adjusted according to preference. All corten steel products come as newly fabricated steel. It may take several weeks to achieve the rusty look once exposed to the elements.
For our complete range of tree boxes please visit www.greenmax.eu
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Tree Anchoring Application: - Anchoring for newly planted trees
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Root Ball Anchoring
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Application
The demand to anchor trees without unsightly stakes or guy wires is increasing. The GreenMax root ball anchoring is an efficient and reliable method to anchor the trees underground and greatly improve the visual impact of the landscape. The trees will receive extra support without visible timber or stakes. Straps with attached steel anchors are installed underground. The steel anchors will ensure a strong underground root ball anchoring. The tree will keep its natural movement and still get the necessary support. Advantages: - Fast and easy installation - User friendly - No unsightly stakes or tree poles above the surface - The anchoring stimulates a strong and natural growth - Can be used for all tree-sizes (circumference over 90 cm is possible) - Time and money are saved
Circumference
The root ball anchor set consists of
< 20 cm < 25 cm < 50 cm < 90 cm
- 3 straps with steel anchors - 1 root ball protection mat - 1 strap tensioner
> 90 cm Installation Tools A drive rod is essential for an easy and quick installation. The drive rod makes it possible to drive the anchors in the ground along the root ball (manual or mechanical). Depending on the size of the root ball and size of tree, you will need different sizes of the anchoring kit. We will gladly inform you about the necessary size of anchoring kit and installation tools.
Anchoring system for roof gardens We offer an effective solution to plant trees on roof gardens. This anchoring system can be installed without anchors and can be attached to reinforcing grid or hooks. Application for roof gardens With ancors
Circumference < 50 cm < 90 cm > 90 cm
The root ball anchor set for roof gardens consists of - 3 straps without steel anchors - 1 root ball protection mat - 1 strap tensioner
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Anchoring system with anchors
1
2
3
4
3
4
Anchoring system for roof gardens
1
2
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Natu Keeper
Bio Degradable Tree Anchoring
The Keeper System is a true sustainable solution, especially when compared to the usage of wooden tree stakes. The Keepers and Natu Ropes are 100% biologically degradable. No harmful pollutants are put nor remain in the soil. All components of the Natu Keeper System are made from Cradonyl. Cradonyl is a fully biodegradable bio-plastic, made from residual waste from the food industry, such as beet pulp, corn stalks and potato remains. A sustainable solution, that matches perfectly with sustainability policies.
Keeper
Natu Rope
Keeper The Keeper is a patented product that is the main component for underground tree anchoring. We recommend the small Keepers for trees with a diameter <18 cm. For larger measurements we recommend the large Keepers. This item comes in sets of 12 pieces. Natu Rope A rope developed from bio-polymers. The quality, strength and usage is comparable with polypropylene and nylon. Contrary to these materials Natu Rope is fully compostable and contains no additives harmful to the environment. The rope is used with the Natu Keeper underground tree anchoring system. This item comes in coils of 50 meters. Driver The Driver is needed for effective installation of the Keeper System. For the correct application of the Driver please see the instruction video that is available on our website.
Application
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Circumference in cm
Keepers / Type
NatuRope in meters
till 18
4 / small
10
from 18-20
4 / large
10
from 20-25
8 / large
20
from 30-35
12 / large
30
from 40-45
16 / large
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GreenMax Tree Tie
Properties
The GreenMax Tree Tie is used to easily bind up and fix trees. By using a broad belt the trees are being kept in the right position.
- Colour: grey / black Material - Nylon Packaging and sizes Length
Width
50 m
4,5 cm
ArborTie® Tree Tie Properties
ArborTie is a specially produced tie with unique properties, with rounded-off edges that prevent cutting the bark, a tensile strength of 400 kg, only 2 cm wide and with an aesthetic olive green colour. ArborTie® requires no maintenance and will decompose by UV radiation after three to four years. ®
- 100% recyclable - Colour: olive green - Breaks after 3-4 years through UV-radiation Material - Flat-woven polypropylene Packaging and sizes ArborTie® Rolls Length Width Thickness Per box
Total weight
76 m
13 kg
2 cm
2 mm
12 rolls
ArborTie kit consists of: - 3 black anchors - (length: 37 cm diameter: 2,5 cm) - 3 rolls ArborTie® - (length: 3 meter width: 2 cm) ®
Specifications Specifications are available from our website or office.
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Tree Trunk Protector Application: - To protect trees against mowing damage and rodents.
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TreeProtect®
Tree Trunk Protector
TreeProtect® protection of the trunk is a cheap, effective and a reliable solution to protect trees against mowing damage and rodents. The tree trunk protector is available in the colours brown and green. TreeProtect® has optimal air gaps. Therefore the tree gets enough air and light. Infraction by insects and rot of the tree bark is prevented by the air gaps. TreeProtect® protects trunks to a diameter of 11 cm. For larger trees two or more TreeProtect® trunk protectors can easily be linked together.
Without TreeProtect®
With TreeProtect®
Properties - - - - -
Easy to install Does not obstruct the growth of tree trunks UV proof High quality (FDA certified) material Optimum aeration holes
Material - Polyethylene (PE), 100% recyclable Packaging and sizes Height
Width
Thickness
Per box
21 cm
36 cm
2 mm
100 items
Specifications Specifications are available from our website or office.
Easy to install
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ArborGard®
Tree Trunk Protector
ArborGard® protection of the trunk is a good method to protect trees against mowing damage and rodents. ArborGard® adapts to the growing trunk. The tree trunk protector is available in the colour grey. The trunk protector has optimum air gaps to prevent infraction by insects and rot of the tree bark. ArborGard® protects trees with a maximum trunk diameter of 9 cm. For larger trees two or more ArborGard® trunk protectors can easily be linked together.
Without ArborGard®
With ArborGard®
Properties - - - - -
Easy to install Does not obstruct the growth of tree trunks UV proof Optimum aeration holes Always keeps its original round shape
Material - Polyethylene (PE), 100% recyclable Packaging and sizes Height
Width
Thickness
Per box
22,5 cm
29,5 cm
1,52 mm
100 items
Specifications Specifications are available from our website or office.
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BiteProtect®
Tree Trunk Protector
Large and small wildlife may cause much damage to young trees. Tree trunks are very fragile during the first years and require an extra protection layer. BiteProtect® tree trunk protection creates an effective protection against damages caused by animal bites. The trunk protector can be placed around the trunk to create an extra protection layer for the tree. With this it will be impossible for wildlife to damage the trees. The trunk protection is available on rolls from which it is possible to customise the height and width of the protection yourself. BiteProtect® can easily be locked with straps. BiteProtect® is an open protection, making sure that a trunk will receive enough air and UV. Thereby preventing rotting of the tree trunk. The BiteProtect® tree trunk protection can also be placed to prevent damage caused by golf balls at driving ranges.
Properties - Preventing damage caused by animals or golf balls - Easy to place - Flexible - Easy to customize - UV-resistant - Aeration holes Material - Polypropylene (PP), 100% recyclable, black Packaging and sizes
Prevention of damage caused by animals
Height
Length
Type
100 cm
50 metres
BP 100
Other sizes on request Specifications Specifications are available from our website or office.
Can be locked with straps
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ArboTape速
Tree Wound Sealer
Street trees characterize the modern landscape and show a sustainable coexistence of nature and infrastructure. Unfortunately they are increasingly threatened by pollution and road salt and susceptible to damage caused by cars and trucks. In the last 10 years these tree wounds have been treated most commonly with opaque films. These films are not biodegradable and must therefore be removed and disposed of properly. The ArboTape速 wound sealer is made of 100% renewable raw materials and also is 100% biodegradable. ArboTape was tested in its suitability by the Institute for Tree Care in Hamburg. The result: The product is recommended for the quick recovery of the tree bark. Properties - Easy to install - New tissue can be formed when cells are protected from exposure - The wound recovers faster than with the conventional non-decomposable plastic film - The foil starts to break down after approximately 10-12 months - 100% biodegradable Material fresh wound
after 4 months
- Bioplastics made from potato starch, 100% biodegradable Packaging and sizes Height
Length
Type
50 cm
50 m
ArboTape速
5 cm
50 m
Organic fixing tape
Specifications after 10 months
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Specifications are available from our website or office.
Irrigation System/ Aeration System Application: - Effective irrigation for trees in the urban environment - Injecting oxygen into the planting hole
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AirMax & AquaMax
Aeration System & Irrigation System
Properties
Many (young) trees, shrubs and hedges in urban environments suffer from drought or do not have enough oxygen. This is usually caused by a compacted soil structure and/or the fact that rainwater hardly penetrates the soil. The AirMax aeration system and the AquaMax irrigation system is a highly effective and easy to install system for the convenient irrigation of trees. All AirMax and AquaMax hoses and tubes are standard provided with a polyester filtering cloth that allows an even infiltration of water (when used as irrigation) and a minimum of 45% diffusion (when used as aeration). The extra perforation makes it possible to use polyester filtering cloth with a very long life span, exceeding the lifespan of coconut fibre. A great advantage of our tubes is the fact that they are made from recycled products and are in turn 100% recyclable. The hoses, T-pieces and end caps are made from polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) and not from the harmful PVC.
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Easy to install UV resistant Polyethylene (PE) hose with filtering cloth to protect against clogging up Extra perforation for better aeration (AirMax) and for better distribution of water (AquaMax)
Material - - -
Polyethylene (PE) hose with extra perforation, 100% recyclable Polypropylene (PP) snap connection and end caps, 100% recyclable Woven for coconut filtering cloth, 100% recyclable
Specifications Specifications are available from our website or office. Application: AirMax aeration system should be installed deep in the planting hole to provide extra air to the roots. The vertical aeration hose should be +/- 50 cm to max. 1 mš in length. AquaMax irrigation system should be installed higher to make sure that the water will infiltrate the soil around the trunk. The vertical irrigation hose should be +/- 30 cm to max. 50 cm in length. Assembly advice Tree Diameter
Tree height
Advice*:
8 - 16 cm
<3m
2,5 m1**
16 - 25 cm
3-5m
3 m1**
25 - 45 cm
5-7m
5 m1**
> 45 cm
>7m
8 m1**
* With a 50 cm vertical irrigation/aeration hose. ** Including 80 Ă&#x2DC; PE flexible hose, PP T-piece, PP end cap
AirMax Aeration System AquaMax Irrigation System
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Order options
Irrigation/Aeration hose - 80 mm
End cap - 80 mm - click
Irrigation/Aeration hose 80 mm with extra perforation
End cap - 160 mm - removable
Irrigation/Aeration hose 80 mm incl. woven filtering cloth
T-piece - 80 x 80 x 80
Irrigation/Aeration hose 80 mm incl. coconut filtering cloth
T-piece - 80 x 80 x 160
Irrigation hose - 160 mm
End cap - 90 x 90 - Steel
End cap - 80 mm - screw
End cap - 170 x 170 - Steel
NatuDrain速
Aeration & Irrigation System Natudrain速 is a compostable drainage and aeration system produced from corn and the bio synthetic granulate Cradonyl速.
End cap - 80 mm 100% bio degradable
Irigation/Aeration hose - 80 mm 100% bio degradable
T-Piece - 80 x 80 x 80 100% bio degradable
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AquaMax Water Reservoir
Dry soil in the urban environment will cause growth problems for young trees. The AquaMax water reservoir is a functional solution to keep the trees healthy. During the summer period it has an added benefit of protecting the trunk against mower or trimmer damage whilst in the winter it will protect against gritting operations. The inside of the water reservoir can be filled with a coconut fibre mat or wood scraps to prevent weeds. The water reservoir can easily be filled with water and has a large water storage capacity (see application). A small part of the AquaMax should be placed in the ground (+/- 10 cm). This will make sure that the water reservoir stays stable and that the water will remain in the area around the tree trunk. The water reservoir can be closed with double-sided tape or with a coupling. Properties - - - - -
Colour: green and black Flexible PE material Reusable Strong 100% recyclable
Application Place 10 cm underground, 20 cm upper ground in sight. A circle of 2.5 m¹ will have a Ø of 80 cm water storage capacity of 100 litres. A circle of 3 m¹ will have a Ø of 95 cm water storage capacity of 140 litres. A circle of 3.5 m¹ will have a Ø of 1.11 m water storage capacity of 195 litres. Specifications Specifications are available from our website or office.
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Sizes and material Type
Material
Length
Height
Thickness
Structure Colour
Lifecycle
AquaMax Water Reservoir* (AMGR 325G)
high-quality recycled LDPE
25 m
1
30 cm
3 mm
Raw/ Smooth
Dark green
min. 5 years
AquaMax Water Reservoir* (AMGR 225Z)
high-quality recycled HDPE
25 m1
30 cm
2 mm
Raw/ Smooth
Black
min. 5 years
Budget Water Reservoir* (AMGR 320)
low-quality recycled LDPE
20 m1
30 cm
3 mm
Smooth
Green **
+/- 3 years
Bio Water Reservoir (AMGR BIO)
biological polymer
25 m1
30 cm
1 mm
Smooth
Green/ Brown
+/- 3 years
* UV stable (incl. UV stabilisation) ** different at each production
Water Reservoir - total package The GreenMax water reservoir total package is the solution to easily close the water reservoir and create an effective prevention against weed growth. The package consists of 1 water reservoir roll, couplings, coconut fibre mats and anchors. More information: www.greenmax.eu Type
Root Ball Diameter
Water reservoir
Coupling*
Coconut Fiber Mat*
Small = 14 trees
Ø 57 cm
1 roll = 25 m1 Per tree = 1,78 m1
14
14
Medium = 11 trees
Ø 73 cm
1 roll = 25 m1 Per tree = 2,27 m1
11
11
Large = 8 trees
Ø 100 cm
1 roll = 25 m1 Per tree = 3,12 m1
8
8
Extra Large = 6 trees
Ø 133 cm
1 roll = 25 m1 Per tree = 4,16 m1
6
6
* also available separately
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