Wondering What Trenchless Repairs Are?
Trenchless pipe repair is a much less invasive method of repairing or replacing damaged water or septic pipes. Trenchless sewer line repair eliminates the massive digging typically associated with pipe repair. Plumbers can identify the problem(s) and develop a plan of action by accessing pipes through one or two access points.
How Are Trenchless Repairs Made?
Trenchless repair involves pulling a resin-filled liner through the damaged portions of the pipe. The liner is inflated to hold the resin inside the lines, and heat is applied to accelerate hardening. Once the resin has hardened, the liner will be flush with the existing pipes, and the pipes will be solid without reducing flow. This method is commonly referred to as Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP).
Trenchless replacement involves underground removal and replacement of the pipes. Plumbers insert a cone-shaped head into the damaged pipe and push it through. As it progresses, the head bursts the pipe, and an expander follows, creating a cavity. The new pipe is attached, pulled through, and replaces the old pipe.
What Repairs or Replacements Are Made Using Trenchless Methods?
One can use trenchless sewer line replacement and pipe repair to fix various plumbing issues. One of the most common septic pipe issues is blockage caused by tree roots entering the pipes. Trenchless repair professionals can remove the blockage and repair or replace the line(s) much more efficiently than traditional methods.
Plumbers also use trenchless repair to correct minor pipe misalignment, corroded pipes, and cracks in clay, lead, plastic, and cast-iron pipes.
Why Use Trenchless Repair?
Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) is very popular for sewer line rehabilitating and is an effective way to repair potable water pipes. This method lasts up to 50 years, can positively affect water flow, and may save costs. Although some have noted the liner put in place may slightly reduce the diameter of the pipe, the smoothness of the liner should improve water flow. As with most trenchless repairs, when plumbers use CIPP, the property and landscaping repair costs are significantly reduced.
Plumbers use pipe bursting when complete pipe replacement is desired. There is little to no need to survey the area before beginning as pipe bursting replaces old pipe within the existing bore. Homeowners save money and time because there is no need to remove and dispose of the old line or have extensive property damage repaired after plumbing repairs are made.
One should note that trenchless plumbing also reduces costly repairs to sidewalks and driveways. These can be the most expensive repairs commonly associated with pipe repair or replacement.
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