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A TikToker pointed out an issue with one home that had horizontally growing bamboo shooting out of the foundation.
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Hidden Danger in Your Garden: How Bamboo Can Destroy Your Home's Foundations
A recent video by a professional surveyor has brought attention to an often-overlooked threat to property foundations: bamboo. While many homeowners are aware of the destructive potential of Japanese knotweed, the surveyor highlights that certain types of bamboo can pose an equally, if not greater, risk due to their invasive root systems. The video demonstrates how bamboo plants, if not properly managed, can develop horizontal root structures that spread aggressively underground. These roots can grow directly towards and under building foundations, potentially causing significant structural damage that may not be immediately visible. The surveyor shows examples of bamboo shoots emerging from cracks near house walls and fences, indicating the plant's proximity to critical property structures. "Everyone's heard of Japanese knotweed, but what most people often overlook is bamboo," explains the surveyor in the video. "Some bamboo plants have invasive root systems that can grow horizontally, and if allowed to get too close to property, can actually cause damage to the foundations below." The expert advises homeowners to exercise extreme caution when planting bamboo, recommending that it be kept in pots or contained with root barriers to prevent its uncontrolled spread. The warning serves as a crucial reminder for property owners to be vigilant about all types of invasive plants that could compromise the integrity of their homes.
