I have a small hole under a sidewalk with a mud wall around it what is this?

1. What is a culvert drain?
2. What is a curb drain?
3. How much weight can drain pipe hold?
4. What is the pipe under a driveway called?
5. Can you dig under a concrete slab?
6. Can you pour concrete over roots?
7. How do I keep tree roots from growing under concrete?
8. How do you get rid of tree roots under concrete?
9. What does a culvert look like?
10. How much do culverts cost?

What is a culvert drain?

A culvert is a structure that channels water past an obstacle or to channel a subterranean Waterway. ... Culverts are commonly used both as cross-drains to relieve drainage of ditches at the roadside, and to pass water under a road at natural drainage and stream crossings.

What is a curb drain?

Curb Drain. The Curb drain is the latest innovation in drain systems for running your drains out of the face or under the sidewalk curb drainage.

How much weight can drain pipe hold?

Most PVC pipes will not be able to hold more than 28 pounds before they start to bend. Some pipes will also start to bend under their own weight if they are too long. A good rule of thumb is that you should never try to use PVC pipe to hold large quantities of weight, especially if you don't want them to be reinforced.

What is the pipe under a driveway called?

A driveway culvert pipe helps keep the flow of water moving along the drainage ditch near the roadway. If you're installing a driveway culvert, check with your local building codes administrator for specific guidelines.

Can you dig under a concrete slab?

A crew would dig underneath the concrete slab foundation of your home to reach a certain point where plumbing repairs need to be made. ... They use specialized shovels and tons of hard dirty work to dig a precise 3-foot by 3-foot square tunnel under your home.

Can you pour concrete over roots?

Tree roots covered in concrete will not be able to absorb water, oxygen, or nutrients. However, professional concrete workers do not usually pour concrete directly on the bare ground or tree roots. ... This should preferably be away from the tree's root zone.

How do I keep tree roots from growing under concrete?

Install root barriers before the roots reach the concrete. Cut the roots and dam them with root barriers to prevent further growth. Cut down the tree and remove the root system so you can make a smooth, level surface again.

How do you get rid of tree roots under concrete?

Tree roots can cause cracks when they grow through broken pipes or underneath a building or sidewalk and start to intrude into the space above them. To get rid of tree roots growing in underground pipes or under concrete, use Foaming Root Killer and Polyethelene Root Barrier Panels.

What does a culvert look like?

Pipe culverts are the most common, either circular or elliptical. ... Pipe-arch culverts look like a half-circle and are useful in sites with low clearance. Box culverts are box-shaped and are popular in road design because the shape provides a rigid structure that is appropriate in areas with poor soil conditions.

How much do culverts cost?

How Much Does Installing A Driveway Culvert Cost? Driveway culvert installations have so many factors contributing to its' overall cost that it's best to have a professional construction company consult you. Some installs can cost $1500 whereas more complex jobs can cost $5000 and up.