Comments on: Protecting A Concrete Slab Foundation with Root Barriers

By: Digger

Digger — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:08:19 +0000

Tony,
I haven’t had any measurements done since the root barriers went in, but I’m happy with the results. I know the soaker hoses have helped quite a bit.
Still, I’ve got some cosmetic sheet rock cracks again. I’m in the extreme drought vs. soaker hose battle. It’s been so dry here my driveway has dropped.
-Digger

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:43:13 +0000

Digger – Hi. Did the root barriers and soaker hose system give you significant slab uplift (more than an inch) and prevent the need for piers? Thanks.

By: Digger

Digger — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:17:36 +0000

The root barriers have worked for me. Also removing very large Nellie R Stevens holly bushes from around the house. That and faithful use of soaker hoses have stabilized the foundation. And yeah, I live in your area too. This summer has been a scorcher.
Best,
Digger

By: m zantow

m zantow — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:35:47 +0000

It has been some time since you put in the root barriers. Did they work? I live in the Dallas metro area and we are experiencing 100+ temperature for over 14 days. I need to know if this is a viable solution for foundation problems. Thank you for your help.

By: Arla Hellweg

Arla Hellweg — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:11:34 +0000

How many companies actually know how to prune trees correctly?

By: Indro

Indro — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:45:40 +0000

Can you email me which contractor you used ? I need something similar done.

By: Les

Les — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:19:26 +0000

That plastic roofing sucks