{"product_id":"nds-root-barrier-panels-48-x-24-ep-4850","title":"NDS Root Barrier Panels - 48\" x 24\" - EP-4850 - Pack of 25","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif; max-width:1350px; margin:0 auto 36px; padding:0 16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#4a7c3f; margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block; width:22px; height:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,#4a7c3f,#2d5a27); border-radius:2px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    48\" Modular Root Barrier Panels — EP-4850\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:1.18rem; line-height:1.65; color:#1a3a1a; margin:0 0 18px; font-weight:600; padding-left:18px; border-left:3px solid; border-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#4a7c3f,#2d5a27) 1;\"\u003e\n    The NDS EP-4850 root barrier panel is a 48\" tall, rigid interlocking panel that redirects tree and shrub roots downward — protecting sidewalks, driveways, slabs, curbs, and utilities from heave and cracking.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem; line-height:1.75; color:#3d4a3d; margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n    At a full 48 inches, the EP-4850 offers the deepest protection in the NDS panel lineup — engineered for mature, aggressive-rooted trees and critical infrastructure where maximum root redirection is essential. The molded vertical ribs force roots deep into the soil profile, and the interlocking panels assemble into a continuous, heavy-duty barrier that follows any layout without special tools.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem; line-height:1.75; color:#3d4a3d; margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n    These panels are ideal for applications where the barrier must be installed close to the tree, such as sidewalk cutouts and tight planting areas. The molded ridges on each panel direct tree roots downward and deeper into the soil rather than allowing them to spread out shallow near the surface. Beyond protecting nearby hardscapes, this is the real advantage of a ridged panel: by encouraging a deeper root system it reduces the risk of tree tip-over — a common problem when trees are planted in tight areas and develop shallow, unstable roots.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem; line-height:1.75; color:#3d4a3d; margin:0;\"\u003e\n    Each panel measures 48\" x 24\" and ships in a pack of 25, delivering 50 linear feet of coverage per pack. Made by NDS for the most demanding, long-term tree root control in commercial and municipal applications.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NDS","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":54829408452980,"sku":"EP-4850","price":1258.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/6936\/7412\/files\/EP-Series-Root-Barrier-5_a2ff5528-bdc7-481b-bcbe-3a7bce28a105.jpg?v=1781978398","url":"https:\/\/rhizomebarrier.com\/products\/nds-root-barrier-panels-48-x-24-ep-4850","provider":"Rhizome Barrier Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}