Sewer Problems Due To Tree Roots
Large mature trees add shade, beauty and tree climbing memories to our yards. In Georgia, stately trees add prestige, a sense of history, and some value to your real estate. However, we at Champion Cleaning Systems warn that their deep roots can cause extensive damage to underground pipes. Tree roots grow into water lines because it is natural for them to seek out a water source. Water lines not only provide water, but also nutrients and oxygen that are essential to a tree’s growth. Tree roots are drawn to the warm water inside sewer pipes that cause vapor to escape into the soil. And if the root finds a crack or leak in the pipe, they’ll creep in the pipe wall and grow into the pipe, blocking off the flow of waste into the sewer. They will stop anything trying to make its way through the pipe including tissue paper and other debris. A slowed draining system is a common indicator of root problems. You may first hear gurgling noises in your toilet bowl. This is a sign that pipe...