Important Things to Know About Trenchless Pipe Lining

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Important Things to Know About Trenchless Pipe Lining Trenchless pipe lining has become the number one choice for pipe repair and preservation in homes and offices around the world. This type of repair solution is a simple process that eliminates mess, reduces costs and extends the life of the pipe. Before we start on the trenchless pipe lining informational facts, let’s look at what this is when compared to traditional methods. The traditional method of pipe repair, which is still used today, involves a team of plumbers digging deep trenches to access your damaged pipes. Once identified the teams work in dangerous conditions to replace the pipe and cover up the trench. This can leave a devastating mess in its wake, as the property owner ends up having to repair landscaping, driveways, and paths. Trenchless technology uses a CIPP (Cured in place pipe) lining solution. A smaller team or one or two qualified plumbers will arrive and using a camera, they will look inside the pipe for the damaged area. Once identified they access the pipe through a man-hole, eliminating the need to dig. Once they access the pipe, the soak a felt in epoxy resin and then pull into place (PIP) inside the pipe. Once in position, the felt is expanded so the epoxy can soak around the inside of the pipe to create a strong and durable internal barrier which helps to reduce root invasion, corrosion and improves flow rate in the long run. This is also very effective in stopping leaks in their tracks. Once the epoxy cures then the pipe can be used again.

In addition to this, you will find that the first important thing to note when it comes to trenchless pipe lining is that there is no digging involved. Everything can be done using cameras and by accessing the pipe using manholes. This reduces the danger to the plumbing team, it enables a much smaller team to carry out the work and it speeds up the entire process. Further, trenchless pipe lining is exceptionally strong. It can hold up against roots trying to invade and it can stop corrosion. This strong and durable internal barrier helps you save money in the long run. Copper pipe is expected to last a minimum of fifty years. Once you reline your pipes with


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