The Best Lead Pipe Replacement Options Replacing lead piping can be a long and daunting process, whether at your home or office. The good news is that there are other options available, such a relining solutions which work well on lead piping and can be a money saving solution that you simply do not want to ignore. The first option is to consider trench less technology. Trenchless technology offers a complete range of fantastic benefits that you cannot ignore when it comes to your unique lead pipe replacement needs. Trenchless technology means no digging of trenches, therefore you won't need to replant in your yard or repave your drive or path. One of the biggest nightmares and what takes so much time when it comes to lead pipe replacement is the digging of the trenches and the replacement of the pipe, eliminate this and you can have your pipe repair carried out within a day. Trenchless technology is one of the most used ways to repair a lead pipe these days and can eliminate the need for lead pipe replacement. This uses what is known as CIPP (cured in place pipe) lining. This is an innovative method to eliminate the need for digging and provide the pipe with a strong and durable internal barrier. CIPP lining is carried out by soaking felt in a carefully manufactured epoxy which is then pulled into place (PIP). It's pulled through the pipe into position where it is “inflated.� The method is designed to push the epoxy against the inner lining of the pipe. While this may narrow the pipe ever so slightly, it offers so many great benefits that you will find including saving money and time in the long run. A great reason to consider trenchless technology for your lead pipe replacement is that it helps you preserve your pipe. CIPP lining can be used as an effective repair or protection method. The epoxy which has been developed specifically for pipe lining fills cracks and small holes. It also reduces the risk of corrosion, root invasion while it improves flow rate. In addition to this, when it comes to lead pipe replacement, traditional methods involve digging and a large team working on site for a few days to achieve the end result. This is dangerous for plumbers as they need to work in deep trenches. With trenchless technology you will have a much smaller team working on site, as this work can be carried out by two plumbers. There is no danger to the plumbers and the work can be completed within a day, depending on the number of pipes that need relining. Further, you will find that trenchless technology for lead pipe replacement is considerably faster than the traditional methods. Once the epoxy has had time to cure within the pipe, you can start using the pipes again. This is usually a few hours, where traditional methods required the complete replacement of the lead pipe, the trenches then have to be filled and while you can use your pipes again, you will probably be re landscaping your garden or cleaning up the mess from the trenches, which can take days.
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