Can Rock Salt Kill Tree Roots in a Sewer Line?

Will Rock Salt Kill Tree Roots Damaging Your Sewer Line?

In a bid to stop the growth of tree roots through sewer lines, you may be tempted by some quick fix options such as adding rock salts. Unfortunately, you may not want to know that rock salt can actually cause more problems than it can solve.

Though rock salt will kill tree roots on contact, it can be pretty difficult to flush the solid rock salt down your sewer line. When rock salt is not flushed down the sewer line, it can create a blockage and that can trigger a backup of fluids in the sewer lines. If you choose the liquid version of rock salt, it may actually bypass the tree root without making enough contact to kill off the roots. The liquid rock salt can be a great preventive measure against the aggressive growth of tree roots in the sewer lines. For the most effective solution please contact a certified technician at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Youngstown.

Are Foaming Root Killers Effective Against Tree Root Damages in Sewer Lines?

The foaming root killer is an ideal alternative to the rock salt when it comes to preventing tree roots from causing damages to sewer lines. When a foaming root killer is used, the foam will slowly fill up the inside of the sewer line, thus killing any tree root that might have made it's way and flushing them down the sewer lines. Keep in mind that this is not a quick solution as it may take several months to get the roots flushed out of the sewer lines.

One of the disadvantages of using the foaming root killers is that permanent cracks could eventually form causing a burst in sewer pipe or a sewer backup.