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Can spruce roots damage water pipes or sewer lines?
yes
What to do in the sewer?
grow roots
Can termites live in sewer lines?
Yes, termites can live in sewer lines.
Why are Roots a problem for sewer lines?
Root damage can cause extensive damage to your home itself. Once the sewer lines have been compromised, many problems can occur within the home. The water supply can be interrupted and floor drains and toilet can back up, potentially causing flooding or damage to appliances. No type of sewer line is immune to roots. Clay pipes, the most common kind of pipe in older water and sewer systems, are the most susceptible to root damage. Roots will penetrate any crack, hole, or poorly sealed joint in a sewer line. Concrete and PVC pipes are less susceptible to root intrusion but are not root-proof. Once roots penetrate the line, they can exert considerable pressure on the pipe, which then must be repaired or replaced.
Will vinegar kill roots in a sewer line?
No.
Can salt prevent roots in sewer line?
If you could keep the salt in there yes, the problem is that it washes out as soon as you put it in there so no it would not keep roots out of the sewer line.
Do pine trees roots damage water pipes?
Only if the water pipes are leaking.I know that the roots of the Italian Stone Pine can grow thru sewer lines. It also caused pavement heave and a split in our retaining wall.
Is there insurance for sewer lines?
Of course.
Are cast iron sewer lines 4 inches?
4" is the standard house sewer main
How do you use rock salt in sewer lines?
You DON'T
What trees will seek out your sewer and water pipes?
Any tree that has long roots.
How do you clear a sewer pipe connection of roots?
For hard materials such as roots compacted mud, rags a cable has to be used and in no case less then 3/4" when roots are encountered
