Everything You Wanted to Know about Internal Pipe Coating Internal pipe coating has become one of the top pipe repair choices for sewer and drain pipes throughout the world. Working on the majority of pipe materials, internal pipe coating can be used as a repair or preventative measure, extending the life of the pipes in your home or at your business premises. The first thing you will want to understanding about internal pipe coating is its uses. This solution can be used for a number of purposes from preventing corrosion to reducing the risk of cracks and leaks. It also reduces the risk of root invasion while improving flow rates. Plumbers offer the internal pipe coating as a repair or preventative measure, enabling clients to use their pipes with complete confidence. Now to understand what internal pipe lining is. Internal pipe coating is better known around the world as CIPP lining. CIPP stands for cured in place pipe and means that it is inserted into the pipe and allowed to cure, which improves the functionality of the pipes in the long run. CIPP lining comprises of a felt soaked in epoxy which form a strong internal layer within the pipe, whether you have copper, PVC, composite or concrete pipes, to name a few. How does internal pipe coating work? The CIPP lining, which is the felt soaked in epoxy is pulled into place (PIP) through the pipe. This is done without the need to dig trenches, but rather offering access through man holes. Once the felt is pulled into place, it is allowed to cure. Each product has its own instructions on this, but it is a quick process when comparing it to traditional repair methods. Once the pipe has cured, the client starts using their pipes again without delay. To understand the benefit of trenchless technology, you need to have a look at traditional repair methods which involves digging deep trenches to locate and access the problem area of the pipe. Once located that piece of pipe is repaired and the trenches are filled. This can cause damage to paths, drives and manicured gardens. Not to mention its more dangerous for the plumbers who work in the deep trenches, is more expensive than internal pipe coating and doesn't offer the same great benefits. You will find you will save money when it comes to choosing an internal pipe coating over the traditional repair methods. The CIPP lining or trenchless technology option uses a smaller team who work a shorter period of time on the repair, this saves money on labor. You won't need to replace your path, drive or re-landscape your garden, which means you save money. You choose whether to line the entire pipe or just the damaged area, again a money saving option for you to take advantage of. You will also save so much time. Traditional pipe repair methods can take days, if not a week to complete, depending on how many pipes require repair. With the internal pipe coating solution, your project will be completed within a day or two, so this can save valuable time, especially
Everything You Wanted to Know about Internal Pipe Coating
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