Why use CU-Soil?
CU-Soil solves three major problems that plague landscapes and streetscapes: 1. Sidewalk Injury Claims: Between 2004 & 2005, New York City paid out over $120,000,000 in sidewalk injury claims caused by root system upheaval. 2. Replanting Trees: Trees planted in a traditional tree pit typically live 7 to 10 years and then need to be replaced. However, trees planted in CU-Soil are capable of living 90 to 100 years. 3. Replacing Sidewalks: Vertically growing root systems cause upheaval, resulting in the destruction of sidewalks and streetscapes; creating millions of dollars in maintenance expenses each year. Structural soil was developed at Cornell University to safely bear pavement loads after compaction and still allow root penetration and vigorous tree growth. It was recently patented and trademarked under the name ‘CU-Soil’ to insure quality control. To locate licensed CU-Soil producers near you or to become a licensee, contact Brian Kalter (bkalter@amereq.com) or Fernando Erazo (FE@a
