Tree Roots and Underground Plumbing
Spring is a time of tree and plant growth and blossoming, but this can also cause problems for the plumbing. As plants and trees grow, their roots can spread and invade the underground plumbing lines, causing clogs, leaks, and damage. This blog post will discuss why tree roots can affect the plumbing, the problems they can cause, and what can be done to prevent and solve these problems.
Why Invasive Tree Roots Can Affect the Plumbing
Because tree roots grow the most in the spring and early summer, they need water and nutrients to fuel their growth. This is why the tree roots are often drawn to the underground pipes, especially sewer lines, as they are rich in moisture and nutrients.
The roots can make their way into the underground piping through joints or weak areas in the pipe and begin to grow inside them. This can cause several issues for the plumbing that must be addressed by professional plumbers to ensure all the damage is caught and fixed.
Problems That Can Arise From Intruding Roots
As tree roots enter and start taking up more space in the underground pipes, they can cause multiple problems. When tree roots grow inside the sewer line, it can cause sewer line clogs, leading to slow draining, sewage backups, and more. Sewer line leaks and damage from the roots can cause sewage in the yard, foul odors, and more problems.
If the tree roots get into underground water lines, it can cause clogs and leaks, leading to lower water pressure from the home’s plumbing fixtures, water flooding the yard, higher water bills, damage, and other problems. It’s important to have the clogs or damage caused by tree roots fixed as quickly as possible to prevent additional issues.
Solutions and Preventative Measures
Several preventative measures can be taken to help prevent tree roots from invading the piping, such as replanting trees that are too close to the underground plumbing, planting trees with the underground plumbing in mind, and installing root barriers, which protect the underground pipes against growing roots.
However, if the tree roots get into the underground piping, there are ways for plumbers to solve it. They can perform a sewer video inspection to inspect the damage and use drain cleaning methods like drain snaking or hydro jetting to remove the roots from inside the pipe. Then, they can repair any leaks or damage to the line with water or sewer line repair or replacement or trenchless pipe repair if possible.
About Force Plumbing and Heating LLC
Force Plumbing and Heating LLC is a family-owned and operated company serving the Red Bank area. They provide on-time arrivals, a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and friendly, helpful technicians. Call them for plumbing services in Red Bank, NJ.
