DO TREES AFFECT YOUR HOME’S FOUNDATION IN DALLAS? ABSOLUTELY!
DO TREES AFFECT YOUR HOME’S FOUNDATION IN DALLAS? ABSOLUTELY!
Properly installed root barriers can significantly delay or even eliminate the need for foundation repairs in Dallas. Even if foundation work has already been done, root barriers can complement the remedial piers, ensuring long-term effectiveness.
When trees grow too close to a foundation, they can heavily impact the moisture content of the supporting soils underneath the structure. The root systems extract substantial amounts of water from the soil, leading to significant volumetric changes, such as shrinkage and swelling in the soils. As a result, unsupported areas of the foundation may experience settling. To address this, you can manipulate watering patterns, remove the tree(s), or opt for installing root barrier(s) to mitigate the influence of trees or shrubs.