Item Brochure

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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. SECTION INCLUDES:
1. Tree root barriers; various depths and combinations may
be required.
2. Tree trunk protectors.
3. Water barriers.
4. Staking and guying materials.
B. RELATED SECTIONS:
1. Section 02722: Field Subdrainage System
2. Section 02800: Site Improvements
3. Section 02813: Lawn Irrigation
4. Section 02905: Plants, Planting, and Transplanting
5. Section 02930: Exterior Plants
1.02 REFERENCES
A. STANDARDS OF ThE FOLLOwING AS REFERENCED:
1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
2. ASTM.
1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. TERMS:
1. Tree root barrier: Mechanical barrier and root
deflector to prevent tree roots from damaging hardscapes
and landscapes.
2. Tree trunk protector: Material to protect young tree
trunks from rodents, string trimmers, and lawn mowers.
3. Water barriers:
a. Controls run-off, preventing hardscape damage.
b. Prevents irrigation water from percolating under
pavement.
c. Water corral for planting areas preventing pavement
damage and saves water.
d. Prevents snow, ice, and saltwater run-off from polluting
planting areas adjacent to roadways and parking areas.
e. Liner to separate golf greens and turf.
f. Bamboo control.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A . P R O D U C T D A T A :
Manufacturers standard literature defining materials for
use on this Project.
B. ShOP DRAwINGS:
1. Indicate locations and extent for tree root barrier material.
2. Indicate trees receiving tree trunk protectors.
3. Indicate locations and extent of water barriers.
4. Indicate trees and plants to be staked and guyed.
C. SAMPLES; IF REqUIRED By ARChITECT:
1. Tree root barrier: One full length panel.
2. Tree trunk protector: One unit.
3. Water barrier: One lineal foot of material.
4. Staking and guying: One lineal foot.
D . q U A L I T y C O N T R O L S U B M I T T A L S ;
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
Complete installation instructions for each item
specified; may be combined with product data.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. qUALIFICATIONS; MANUFACTURER:
Minimum 20 years experience in tree and plant
protection and accessories.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A . P A C K I N G A N D S h I P P I N G :
Provide materials in original unopened containers with
manufacturer’s labels intact and legible.
B. ACCEPTANCE AT SITE:
1. Damaged materials determined by visual inspection will
not be accepted.
2. Remove rejected materials from project site immediately.
C . S T O R A G E A N D P R O T E C T I O N :
Store materials in dry area in manufacturer’s protective
packaging; in original containers with labels and instruction
instructions intact.
CSI SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 02911
TREE, PLANT, AND hARDSCAPE PROTECTION
CSI SPECIFICATIONS