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This winter I started to see cracking and pushing in our foundation could an oak tree 25ft. away cause this? The tree and house are 30 years old and the cracks only appeared this winter. The ground ...

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Simon Corn Answered:


Probably since roots can really damage the foundation due to its swelling plus if the roots are guided on your foundation wall, the water will definitely go along your basement wall and causes the damage.
 
 

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