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CU-STRUCTURAL SOIL
We are a licensed supplier of CU-Structural Soil

Minick Materials is a licensed supplier of CU-Structural Soil® (also known as CU-Soil®) developed at Cornell University as a way to safely bear pavement loads after compaction and yet still allow root penetration and vigorous tree growth.
CU-Soil® is intended for paved sites to provide adequate soil volumes for tree roots under pavements. It may be used under pedestrian mall paving, sidewalks, planting islands, and parking lots. CU-Soil® is an innovative medium installed under pavement that improves street tree vigor and prevents sidewalk failure, frequent pavement repair, virtually eliminates tripping lawsuits, and greatly reduces the replacement of dead trees every 7–10 years.
CU-Structural Soil® was patented and trademarked under the name 'CU-Soil®' to insure quality control.
CU-Structural Soil Resources
Using Porous Asphalt and
CU-Structural Soil® Booklet
This 15-page booklet details how the combination of porous asphalt and CU-Soil® reduces runoff and improves water quality. Download PDF
Using CU-Structural Soil® in the Urban Environment (Document)
Written by Urban Horticulture Institute at Cornell University this document outlines the "case" for using CU-Structural Soil®.Download PDF
CU-Structural Soil®: An Update After More Than a Decade of Use in the Urban Environment (Published Article)
This article discusses the successful use of CU-Structural Soil® with more than 10 years of data.
Download PDF
CU-Structural Soil® Graphics
and Plan Views (Web page)
This web page presented by Urban Horticulture Institute at Cornell University offers exceptional drawings and diagrams.
View web page
Bartlett Tree Experts Article
You may also like to read Soil for Urban Tree Planting by Bartlett Tree Experts "When installing trees in an urban landscape such as an urban plaza, downtown sidewalk, street median or other
location where the native soil will not support plant growth, it is important to specify and install a soil that meets the
specific cultural needs of the tree species. The following are guidelines for the development of a soil that will promote
growth of most woody landscape plants. This soil is also suitable for the installation in new planting beds in suburban
areas, but is not intended for roof top gardens." Read now
Additional Information
If you have questions or need assistance with your application of CU-Structural Soil®, contact our sales manager at 405/789-2068 or use our online contact form.
OUR LOCATIONS
Oklahoma City
326 North Council Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
405/789-2068
Edmond
14141 North Santa Fe Avenue
Edmond, OK 73013
405/418-2209
Norman
6665 North Interstate Drive
Norman, OK 73069
405/329-2458
CONTACT INFORMATION
Primary Phone:
405/789-2068
Fax:
405/495-1842
OUR HOURS*
Monday–Friday:
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday:
Closed
HOLIDAY HOURS*
Sept. 17th:
Open 7am-12pm
Nov. 24th-26th:
Closed
Dec. 3rd:
Open 7am-2pm
Dec. 24th-26th:
Closed
Dec. 31st-Jan. 2nd:
Closed
*Exceptions may occur