Peak Structural
Foundations & Landscaping
This bush is entirely too close to the home. Trees, shrubs, bushes and plants have a root structure that is much larger than the spreading of that planting ever gets above the ground. Usually, that is 2 to 3 times larger than what we see above the ground; but,can be as much as 7 times larger. Additionally, during the winter months and dry spells that we have in our area, roots will search out any moisture they can find. That means they do not just bump into the foundation wall and immediately go in the other direction. They will follow the wall a lot like ivy does above the ground when it imbeds itself and spreads all over the exterior of a home. Please bear in mind when planting, the root system of trees, shrubs, etc. planted too closely to any structure will bring pressure and damage to the foundation over time. Actually, the ivy does affect the exterior of a home also - but that is a story for another time.
A good measure of thumb when planting is to see how large that planting will get above the ground multiply that by how extensive a root system it will need - usually 2 to 3 times the above ground height and width and plant that distance from the foundation of your home. for more information, Contact Peak Structural at 303 243 3028 or www.peakstructural.com/
Foundations & Landscaping
This bush is entirely too close to the home. Trees, shrubs, bushes and plants have a root structure that is much larger than the spreading of that planting ever gets above the ground. Usually, that is 2 to 3 times larger than what we see above the ground; but,can be as much as 7 times larger. Additionally, during the winter months and dry spells that we have in our area, roots will search out any moisture they can find. That means they do not just bump into the foundation wall and immediately go in the other direction. They will follow the wall a lot like ivy does above the ground when it imbeds itself and spreads all over the exterior of a home. Please bear in mind when planting, the root system of trees, shrubs, etc. planted too closely to any structure will bring pressure and damage to the foundation over time. Actually, the ivy does affect the exterior of a home also - but that is a story for another time.
A good measure of thumb when planting is to see how large that planting will get above the ground multiply that by how extensive a root system it will need - usually 2 to 3 times the above ground height and width and plant that distance from the foundation of your home. for more information, Contact Peak Structural at 303 243 3028 or www.peakstructural.com/