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    keithdswartz Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 21, 2008, 09:49 AM
    root growth through concrete
    I have roots on top of the ground where I want to lay a 10' x 15' x 6" slab of concrete. These roots are 1" tall fron top of ground. Will they grow up and upheave or crack the concrete if I leave them and lay my slab on top of them?
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    Jan 21, 2008, 10:12 AM
    Chances are yes they will, but more likely the tree or bush will dye after removing the roots. Best would be to remove the source of roots completely.
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