Did you know that roots from a tree or bush several hundred yards and several houses away can damage your home's plumbing system if they break into your pipes? This is called root intrusion and can create a major blockage in your sewer line. Trees and shrubs seek out water to grow, and pipes provide the perfect environment. Roots are even drawn to unbroken pipes because of condensation and will grow alongside and around the pipe to feed on the moisture. There is a misconception that roots are the problem, but it is actually the pipe because the roots cannot get in the pipe unless there is a crack or bad joint. The older the pipe, the more susceptible it is to cracks, breaks and deformations. A possible sign of root intrusion is a sudden back up or flooding of the lowest plumbing fixture...
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