Tree roots under brick driveway - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Dec 4, 2023 · I have a clay brick driveway and the very last space is messed up by the tree roots of the oak right next to it. The pavers company suggests to remove all the affected and use a stump grinder …
Can someone explain the idea behind treating sewer lines...
Dec 7, 2022 · Whether tree roots can get into the pipe, depends on the type of pipe. PVC with glued joints are typically immune to tree roots.The clay pipe you show in your picture is definitely one …
Sewer tree root issues. How to seal clay pipe.
Jan 29, 2021 · The constant aggravation (for me anyway) of sending a rooter into the pipe to remove tree roots and other clogs made for an easy decision to replace the clay. And, the thing about a root …
Corrugated downspout "Drains" totally clogged - DIY Home …
Jan 3, 2025 · Client has a home with several black corrugated pipes that seem to be totally jammed up. Therefore all water is just overflowing right near the foundation. No good. Anyone ever had any …
Sump Pump Tree roots - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Mar 14, 2013 · Hello, I've had a sewage pit in the basement installed for about 6 years, it appears tree roots are coming down the pipe that feeds from the toilet. I'm not sure if it was installed improperly, …
cutting roots with sawzall | DIY Home Improvement Forum
Oct 8, 2013 · Now that I've decided to buy a Sawzall, mostly for cutting shrub roots, I wonder which brand. I'm hoping to stay under $100. I see they come in different Amps. I know I want electric, not …
Asking pros for experiences with septic system chambers...
Apr 8, 2024 · The way cool part is I can drive over the leach field and or use it for parking, no paving. Runs parallel to my home 30 feet away. Compared to 4" pipe this is the cats meow. I would bet it is …
Cheap root cutting auger - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Feb 24, 2016 · I have roots about 10 feet down a 2" sewer pipe. I have a regular spiral bit hand held auger but the bit is not well suited for cutting roots and it's not changeable. I don't want to spend over …
digging up a burning bush - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Apr 24, 2010 · I've got a burning bush that I am assuming is 30+ years old. Over the past year, is has been slowly having large branches die and the winter pretty much did it in. Does anyone know what …
Planning for a septic drain field - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Nov 28, 2024 · Whatever you do make provision for a riser at the outlet of the tank so you can add something to kill tree roots that infiltrate the field drain. I use copper sulfate treatment added twice …