Nate R
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My mother's house was built in 91. The last few years, we've been getting roots into the sump crock through the drain tiles. It's not clear if they come from inside the drain tiles or not. It looks like they may very well follow the outside of the tile through the crock hole into the bottom of the pit.
If they are INSIDE the drain tiles, what is the standard procedure? If they are outside, is there anything we can do?
Not sure what tree they're from. There used to be a large cedar tree about 15 feet away from the sump pump (And 4-6 feet up, of course) but that was cut down a few years ago. Although recent research I did indicates that it may be the 2 poplar trees that are probably ~ 80 feet away. (They've been in place for 15+ years, and the tallesr one is ~ 60 feet, I'd think)
If they are INSIDE the drain tiles, what is the standard procedure? If they are outside, is there anything we can do?
Not sure what tree they're from. There used to be a large cedar tree about 15 feet away from the sump pump (And 4-6 feet up, of course) but that was cut down a few years ago. Although recent research I did indicates that it may be the 2 poplar trees that are probably ~ 80 feet away. (They've been in place for 15+ years, and the tallesr one is ~ 60 feet, I'd think)
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