Tree roots in drain pipes - persistent problem?

Neither a forester, biologist, arborist, or tree expert. This man is a fraud.

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Don Staples
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if the sewer completely backed up, it will run out the garage door and down the street. cant get much sewage in basement.

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hallerb

g'day gas bag,

not sure there is anything that could be pt down the drain that would be assured of working, one bloke i heard used to tip a bottle of glypho down but never ever herd if it worked, most poisons need to be applied to the leaves, ther are tree killer poisons that get applied into holes bored in the trunk, they may work but might be very expensive experiment.

and as has been said the tree may become unstable and fall and do damage.

have you identifyed which tree(s) are doing the harm? the worst culprits are ficus (anywhere within 40 meters of the drain) mango's, willows those types but any tree too close could do it?

so it sounds like you have older type pipes caly pipes they are the easiest joints for roots to get through, if you ahve modern poly pipes and they are glued corectly then roots almost can't get in, so maybe you might need to replace those pipes?

or put in a root barrier between the offending trees and the pipes?

or remove the trees ok if they are you trees all you need do is make the decision if they are neighbour or street trees then that is a whole 'nother story.

for me as most of the above could be a hassle snipped With peace and brightest of blessings,

len & bev

-- "Be Content With What You Have And May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In A World That You May Not Understand."

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len gardener

Yes - it's called a "chain saw".

Reply to
Bob M.

Okay... If you know here the blockage is - or can find out - dig up the pipe and repair the crack.

Reply to
HeyBub

PVC line is unlikely to crack or get root troubles.

terracota pipe is the most likely, and with joints every 3 feet, trust me roots are everywhere./

rock salt can easily control the roots

Reply to
hallerb

If the drain is leaking -- most likely if roots have invaded it -- salt will also leak, poisoning the soil near the drain line. You will kill more than just a few tree roots.

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David E. Ross

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