94% void ratio and uncompacted soil: Rootbox outstands usual urban planting methods
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Traditional urban tree planting limits root space to protect pavements. Rootbox protects pavements without compromising root growth.
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Rootbox creates protected underground volume with a 94% void ratio and stores up to 300 l/m³ of water.
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Healthier trees. Fewer cracked pavements. Lower maintenance.
Rootbox improves root growth in ways usual urban tree methods cannot
Urban trees need soft, oxygen-rich soil, while pavements and roads need a strong, compact base. That conflict causes soil compression, restricted root growth, root surfacing, and damage to surrounding surfaces.
Rootbox solves this by creating a protected underground space for roots beneath load-bearing surfaces. Compared to structural soil systems with only 20% permeability, Rootbox delivers a 94% void ratio, storing vegetated soil and up to 300 l/m³ of water for healthier, more stable tree growth.
Rootbox combines healthier trees with stronger surface protection
Rootbox shields the root zone from compression caused by pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Roots no longer need to push upward in search of air, water, and space. That reduces cracks and damage to pavements, roads, and bike paths, while lowering maintenance needs and safety risks.
Rootbox is a better choice:
- 94% void ratio,
- Up to 300 l/m³ of water storage,
- Pipe integration up to 25 cm diameter,
- Less root surfacing and pavement damage,
- Protection from soil compression under traffic loads,
- Lower maintenance and repair costs.
Contact Renzo Balestri and discover more about Rootbox.