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Clogged Drain or Tree Root Damage? Time for Vaporooter

Published on June 14, 2010 in Clogged Drain, General, Pipe Damage and Root Infiltration. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

Vaporooter is the perfect solution to remove tree roots in sewer pipes. When used in repeated applications to remove tree roots from sewer lines, Vaporooter approaches the level of 100 percent effective in tree root control. No process to remove tree roots in pipes and away from foundations has proven to be nearly as effective or efficient.

Vaporooter is delivered in a foam application to prevent tree roots damage. The foam ensures that the combination of herbicides, Metham Sodium (herbicide), and Dichlobenil (growth inhibiting agent) reaches every root surface within the pipes to kill the root and prevent regrowth of the root cells. This effectively addresses the tree root problem within the pipe and eliminates roots in drains.

The use of a foam application also controls the amount of time the herbicide combination is in contact with a tree root. Vaporooter only affects the tree root problem in pipes and does not affect trees or shrubs that are above the ground as it is not absorbed by the tree. No method to remove roots in pipes has proven to deliver the same safe and effective process as Vaporooter.

As a chemical compound, Vaporooter must be applied by a Mini Foamer machine by a licensed applicator. By following this process to address a clogged drain, it helps to ensure the Vaporooter foam safely and truly penetrates the root to remove the roots in sewer pipes.

The machine generates the foam and pumps it to remove tree roots. The technician is trained to ensure this process delivers foam completely throughout the pipe to penetrate roots in drains and prevent their growth. The herbicides in the Vaporooter will penetrate the roots in drains and burst the root, causing it to die and decay. Grease and slime are stripped away from the clogged drain to allow for deep penetration to prevent the tree root problem.

Removing tree roots from a clogged drain must first be done with an auger to clean out the root mass and make way for the proper method to treat roots in drains. Vaporooter should be applied within 6 to 8 weeks of new implementations or fresh root cuts to prevent continued tree root damage. When this process to remove tree roots from pipes is done annually, it can effectively prevent future tree root damage.

No one should have to be at the mercy of an invasive tree root problem on their property. Removing tree roots in sewer pipes and away from foundation walls can easily be achieved with Vaporooter. We can show you how to remove roots in pipes with our licensed applicator and proven Vaporooter method. You no longer have to pay for tree root damage.

Don’t wait for your tree roots to become a problem that costs significant resources to repair. Call a Vaporooter profeassional today to assess your tree root problem and eliminate your clogged drain. They can show you how to remove roots in pipes before they cause a clog and backup your system. Sewer root control is proven and effective with Vaporooter!

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Remove Tree Roots with Vaporooter

Published on May 24, 2010 in General and Root Infiltration. 4 Comments Tags: , , .

It is important to remove tree roots from sewer pipes in order to ensure the free flow of liquids throughout the system. Unfortunately, sewer pipes are a draw for tree roots as they will grow toward moisture through a continuous process that occurs at the end of the root.

Roots in sewer pipes are the result of roots growing one cell at a time at the end of the root. This process allows the root to penetrate extremely small openings in the pursuit of nourishment, leading to roots in drains. Once a tree root problem occurs, it can divide hundreds of times to form an enormous mass of tender root ends.

Vaporooter emerged onto the scene more than 40 years ago as municipalities needed to address clogged drain issues and to develop a process to remove tree roots. Vaporooter is a chemical compound protected by the EPA, therefore it must be applied by a Mini Foamer machine by a licensed applicator to ensure it safely and truly penetrates roots in sewer pipes.

The machine generates the foam and pumps it to deliver optimal sewer root control and remove roots in pipes. The applicator is trained to ensure this process to remove roots in pipes delivers foam completely throughout the clogged drain to ensure good contact with all tree roots. This helps to deliver safe and effective control of roots in sewer pipes without tree root damage.

Vaporooter should be used within six to eight weeks of installing the sewer system for new implementations to avoid a clogged drain later.  If you want to avoid roots in sewer pipes later, learn how to remove tree roots with Vaporooter. If this process is done annually, it can prevent the cracking damage caused by live tree roots in sewer lines.

When the herbicides present in the Vaporooter penetrate the tree roots in drains, it bursts the root, causing it to die and decay. The herbicide combination enables grease and slime to be stripped away from tree roots in sewer pipes to allow for deep penetration in the root mass to inhibit root cell division and growth for up to three years.

The Vaporooter is truly the most effective method to remove tree roots from sewer pipes. To avoid tree root demand, you must first remove the roots from a clogged drain with an auger to clean out the root mass. Sewer root control is inhibited if Vaporooter is immediately applied unless your Vaporooter applicator can overcome the obstacle of “bleeding sap”.

When a tree root is cut during the initial treatment to remove roots in pipes, the tree roots respond very quickly by “bleeding” a sap that assists healing and regrowth. Think of it as the tree’s survival method. The bleeding sap can block the absorption of the Vaporooter foam for a number of days. If application is done six to eight weeks after the roots are cut, the Vaporooter foam is efficiently maximized in the application.

Vaporooter should be applied to tree roots in sewer lines every year to to address your tree root problem. This process to remove tree roots in sewer lines is necessary as ongoing maintenance as once tree roots have found a nutrient source, they will continue to seek that source. You cannot control the habits of the tree, but you can prevent tree roots in pipes with Vaporooter.

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Remove Roots in Pipes with Vaporooter

Published on May 17, 2010 in Clogged Drain, General, Pipe Damage, Root Infiltration and Tree Roots. 2 Comments Tags: , , , .

As much as trees contribute to the value of property, the health of citizens and the basic aesthetics of the environment, their roots can be extremely intrusive. When this intrusion happens in sewer lines, the tree roots in sewer pipes cause extensive damage. Implementing a process to remove tree roots from a clogged drain is essential in order to ensure the free flow of the waste water collection system.

A tree root problem can result from continuing growth. A root will grow toward moisture through a continuous process. Tree root damage caused by roots in drains is the result of roots that grow one cell at a time, enabling the root to penetrate extremely small openings in the pursuit of nourishment.

Once the root has entered a pipe, tree root damage escalates. A clogged drain caused by roots in sewer pipes is a much more formidable adversary than a basic clog. Once tree root damage occurs and the pipe is penetrated, the root can divide hundreds of times to form an enormous mass of tender root ends.

It is important to remove roots in pipes before a devastating backup can occur. The mass of roots within a clogged drain usually collects a thick coating of grease, causing it to become heavy and hang in the water. This hanging creates grit settlement and shoaling. As debris and sewage solids continue to build in the clogged drain, it piles on the root mass until a blockage occurs.

A common solution is to use an auger on the roots in sewer pipes to remove tree roots from the sewer lines. This process to address a tree root problem can actually allow the tree roots to grow back bigger and stronger before, thereby exacerbating the tree root problem. A better solution that is not only easier to apply, but also ensures roots in drains cannot continue to be a problem is the Vaporooter solution.

Vaporooter is the perfect solution to remove tree roots from sewer lines as it is safe to use and does not hurt trees or other plants above ground. The use of Vaporooter approaches the level of 100 percent effective in the process to remove roots in pipes. In fact, when used in annual applications, Vaporooter has proven to be the safest and most effective process to remove tree roots from sewer lines.

Delivered in a foam application by a certified technician, Vaporooter ensures that your tree root problem is no longer a problem. The foam ensures that the combination of herbicides, Metham Sodium (herbicide), and Dichlobenil (growth inhibiting agent),   reaches every root to address an ongoing tree root problem. The roots in sewer pipes will no longer grow in the pipes to ensure pipes that allow for the free and clear flow of fluids.

The use of a foam application also controls the amount of time the herbicide combination is in contact with a tree root to remove roots in pipes. No method that approaches how to remove tree roots has failed to deliver the same safe and effective process as Vaporooter.

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The scientific research history of Vaporooter

Published on May 3, 2010 in Clogged Drain, Environmentally Friendly, General and Root Infiltration. 1 Comment Tags: , , , .

The infiltration of the tree roots in the sewage pipes has been a very destructive, time and money consuming issue for many decades. Traditional methods of clearing the pipes, including root cutting, usually led to costly emergency interventions that sometimes even included replacing or relining the pipes. As the blockages and overflows of the drain pipes recur regularly and the tree cutting solution is effective only in the short run and destructive in the long run, more efficient methods and technologies were needed.

The research in this direction started in 1966, when herbicide treatment was first taken into consideration as a solution for tree root infiltration. The research led at The University of California directed trials with 17 herbicides between 1967 and 1971.

The most effective combination of herbicides, which is currently used in Sanafoam Vaporooter II, was discovered in 1971, and consists of Metham Sodium and Dichlobenil. Although this mixture did soften and kill the invasive tree roots, the method of application was faulty. Initially, plugging the line was the way to introduce the herbicide mix into the problem area – an invasive and inefficient method.

The currently used method was only discovered in 1972 by Fred Horne, who suggested the foaming method, which allows maximum exposure of the root to the herbicide, thus maximum efficacy. Although the method is most aggressive with the invasive roots, it does not affect the surrounding or above-situated plants and roots. Actually, the method and ingredient recipe make a great match, which does not have negative side effects or secondary victims. The biodegradable and non-acid features of the Vaporooter make it environment-friendly.

Plus, the Vaporooter method does leave room for natural processes. After killing the roots, it allows these to naturally decay throughout a period of six months. Due to the natural decay, the clearing of the pipes is not immediate and a retreatment is recommended. Treating and retreating your pipes with the foam gives a long-term solution to a difficult problem. Vaporooter solves the tree root invasion problem, prevents future infiltrations, blockages and overflows and prolongs the life of the drain pipes.

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Sanafoam Vaporooter II – saving your drain pipes while saving you time and money

Published on March 29, 2010 in Clogged Drain, Environmentally Friendly, General and Root Infiltration. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , .

Sanafoam Vaporooter II is the most efficient way of dealing with your live root intrusion of the drain pipe, as it destroys the live roots and delays the development of new ones for up to three years. Vaporooter foam, which contains an herbicide (Metham Sodium) and a growth inhibitor (Dichlobenil), gets introduced in the pipe. The efficacy of the product lies in the combination of ingredients – each of them being vital to a great result.

Filling the pipe with foam ensures the roots are directly treated with the herbicide. Thus, the treatment affects all live roots inside the pipe, the small openings of the crack and the near vicinity of the pipe. The small but efficient range of action, along with the low level and toxicity and the biodegradable features, prevent other plants or roots from being harmed by the Vaporooter. Actually, the herbicide is so ecological that it’s also used in the weed control of grain crops.

Plus, the foam is fully controlled by the foam maker and jetting equipment, which direct it exactly where it’s needed. The technology is so efficient that the outdated need of cutting the roots is pushed aside as a last resort. Actually, the cutting is a short-term solution which proves unproductive in the long-run, as the cut roots regrow much stronger. Vaporooter, however, provides a long lasting solution to the root intrusion problem. It kills and softens the roots, which will naturally decay in time, while slowing down the regrowth of new roots.

If the drain blockage is so advanced that root cutting is a necessary step, a period of six weeks is necessary between the cutting and the Vaporooter treatment. This way, the newly grown roots that have developed within the six-week-period are vulnerable to the herbicide treatment and will be easily treated.

As the destroyed roots decay, the openings they had created in the drain pipes close up under ground pressure, thus prolonging the life of the sewer lines. The prevention of future blockages and the maintenance of the drain system result in a considerable reduction in costs and time spent on dealing with blockages and damages of the draining lines. Also, it eliminates the high costs of emergency interventions needed when the problems of blockage and damage are not identified and prevented on time.

The sewage cleaning and maintenance is an ongoing process with Vaporooter, as its effect continues within a three year period. Also, the disintegration process of the killed roots can take up to six months after treatment. The pipe cleaning effect is not immediate, but it is enduring and very efficient.

Sanafoam Vaporooter II’s effectiveness as a drain pipe, money and time saviour has been confirmed by its widespread use throughout Australia, by over 80 authorities.

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