
Tree roots under brick driveway - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Dec 4, 2023 · Trees and roots grow fast so the repair timeline will be constant not just every 5 or 10 years. Roots are the stabilizers of the tree. Removing them endangers you and your …
My Septic drainfield must be filled with roots, what do I do?
Apr 25, 2009 · Once you pump the tank, and pop the cover on the tank, it may be possible to see with a flashlight if roots have in fact entered your septic tank through joints or otherwise. Most …
Roots pushing up bricks on patio - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Jul 19, 2010 · Cut the roots and install a root barrier 24" depth to keep the roots from growing again under the patio. A clean cut on the roots will heal better than a ragged cut. If you are …
Small shallow trencher for roots - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Oct 23, 2020 · Look at the roots that will be effected. If they are large, but only one will be excavated, should not be a problem. If they are large and several will be cut through maybe …
Moss/roots around toilet flange - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Feb 8, 2019 · Roots love water so they will follow the pipe, go through the wax ring and go down the drain searching for it. I agree with you, after you cleared the roots some copper sulfate or …
Sump Pump Tree roots - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Mar 14, 2013 · You may have to auger out the roots once for starters. Pouring the chemical into a sink drain won't work because the chemical foams up too fast to go down a 2 inch drain. …
Asphalt driveway, large crack and damage because of roots
Jul 30, 2020 · I understand i should first cut the roots that did this damage before installing new driveway or repair. Method-1: Remove entire driveway, do new concrete driveway. HIGH …
Grinding small stumps with hand grinder - DIY Home …
Mar 14, 2012 · Water the soil around the stumps really well, then get a straight rock bar (basically a long, heavy steel rod, can get them at the box stores) and start stabbing it under the surface …
Sewer tree root issues. How to seal clay pipe.
Jan 29, 2021 · Option-1: Dig up the area near B, where most roots are (as seen in video footage from last 2-3 years). Is roughly 30" deep here. Do a spot treatment (As was suggested by …
Pull up bush or cut it to roots? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Nov 13, 2023 · Dig enough that you can get a good idea where the roots are. Get a sawzall with a 12" pruning blade and start cutting. You should be able to get most of the roots and then just …