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DO TREE ROOTS
DO TREE ROOTS
DO TREE ROOTS

CAUSE DAMAGE
CAUSE DAMAGE
CAUSE DAMAGE

TO MY
TO MY
TO MY
?

?

?

PROPERTY
PROPERTY
PROPERTY

Penulis:

Ir. Norziaty binti Mohd Noor

DIRECT

DAMAGE

slow movement of the roots crawl

against foundation can lift, break or

crack the concrete

MOISTURE
MOISTURE

AND SOIL
AND SOIL

Tree roots absorb the moisture in the soil and

create voids. If the voids grow bigger,

foundation may lose support and settle

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