How We Stop Roots from Destroying A Drainage System
I'm Nick with Drain My Lawn and today I'm going to talk about how does Block My Roots work. So I've talked about in other videos how we block roots that we put root blockers on our systems, and I've gotten some questions about that. Today, I'm going to describe and explain to you how block my roots actually blocks roots. The Charlotte, NC area is full of lush vegetation and trees which are great for quality of life but present many challenges for drain systems.
When roots infiltrate a drain system, they're going to infiltrate at the points of the system where water can escape because roots are attracted to water. They grow via capillary action, which directs them towards water sources. The smallest water source can attract a root and infiltrate your system. Even if you sealed your system perfectly, a slight leak from a heavy storm followed by a dry season can allow water to escape, signaling the root to grow into the system. The root grows in, finds more water, and continues to grow, eventually filling the area and collecting debris, further blocking water flow and attracting more roots.
So how does block my roots block roots? The secret is copper. Our root blocker has a copper layer inside the material, perforated and sandwiched between geotextile layers. This copper sheet isn't about blocking the tree from knowing there's water but stopping the root from growing. Copper destroys roots at a cellular level, which is why copper sulfate is used in septic tanks and drainage systems. The copper ions destroy the roots and stop them from growing.
When we install your system, we wrap the root blocker around joints where water can escape. The soil presses against the blocker, and roots, detecting water, try to grow through the copper. The copper shreds and destroys the roots at a cellular level, preventing growth and creating an ion barrier that repels roots. This method has been tested on the most invasive rooting species and used for our drain systems.
Without perforations, a perfectly sealed pipe won't attract roots since they can't detect water. It's at the pipe joints where roots detect water and try to enter. Using block my roots, roots are prevented from infiltrating, ensuring your drain system lasts longer.
For further validation, a study by the University of Leeds in the UK tested the same material used in block my roots. After 7 days, the root zone of inhibition caused by the copper was visible, with roots unable to grow through the material. A 4-week test confirmed that the zone of inhibition increased over time, protecting the system longer.
At a cellular level, block my roots copper disrupts the growth of root tips, killing or damaging the cells without harming the overall plant. This prevents new roots from growing into your system. Block my roots ensures that your system is protected from root infiltration, preserving its functionality and longevity.
If you’d like to get root blockers for your drainage system, visit www.blockmyroots.com.
