Reliable Contractor Services Property Facts About Removing Tree Roots From Your Pipes and Sewer

Reliable Contractor Services Property Facts About Removing Tree Roots From Your Pipes and Sewer By Ken Weaver Owner Of Reliable Basement and Drain LLC as a podcast on WOBL/WDLW radio in Northeast Ohio.
LIke us on Facebook at / clevelandohioareaplumb...
Tree roots in sewer lines are not an uncommon occurrence.
This is all the more possible if you have an older home, which has old clay pipes as building drains that lead from your house to the main city drains. However, no matter what the material of the sewer pipe, if there is a crack in the pipe or the joint; chances are that tree roots will penetrate it. The older clay pipelines have fewer issues due to the technique that was used to seal their joints. The joints were fitted into each other, filled with oakum (a rope material) and then finished off with thick mortar. Over a period of time cracks may appear in the mortar thus opening up the joints.
Unchecked root growth If there are trees or plants around your home, the roots very naturally get attracted to the sewer line which in effect is a source of water and nutrients for them. The roots tend to grow the most during spring and fall. If left unchecked, these roots can grow at an alarming pace and can actually end up blocking the entire sewer pipe. In some cases, the mesh of roots fill up the line to such an extent that the only way to clear them out is to dislodge the entire pipeline and pull out the roots from the open end. In worst-case scenarios, if the damage to the pipe is severe, the entire line might have to be replaced as well.
Regular Checks Are Necessary Over a period of time the entire inner diameter of the sewer pipe gets blocked and even the liquid does not pass through. This stoppage obviously leads to a Back-up inside the house. In most cases, it is only when this happens that people realize there is a problem. Many people experience root problems such as these very frequently and feel that an occasional backup is a normal occurrence. It is also true that snaking the line can clear out the roots for a short while, however, this is just a temporary solution. It is important to have these root intrusions attended to. If left unchecked they can prove to be a damaging and costly affair. Fixing The Damage If roots have blocked and damaged your private sewer pipes you will need to get a licensed plumber like Reliable Contractor Services to clear them. As well as removing the roots you should consider fixing the damage in a way that will minimize future problems.
For more pipe tree root information, call [phone] or go to www.reliabledr... to see service descriptions and photos.
Reliable Contractor Services in the Cleveland, Ohio area is your one stop shop. We also perform plumbing drain cleaning and repair/installation, basement waterproofing, excavation, and pipe video inspection/recording along with high pressure water jetting. Residential and Commercial services are available 24/7!