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CIPP Pipe Lining: Faster, More Convenient, And Just As Durable
There are specific advantages to using CIPP or cured-in-place pipe trenchless sewer repair in Lower Merion, PA. Not going through excavation and renovations is a major advantage you can’t find anywhere else. They create the same quality pipes as durable and long-term as regular excavation-based pipe repair. They also do so with a faster and more convenient approach.
The Advantages Of Going Trenchless
The CIPP pipe lining process repairs or replaces pipes without resorting to traditional excavation. The entirety of the process happens inside the pipe. Your property stays intact.
Plumbing technicians use access points and cleanout holes to insert a trenchless pipe lining device. Loaded with a layer of epoxy resin, it coats the inner pipe surface to seal cracks and pipe damage. It cures within hours to a day, using heat from steam or ultraviolet light.
Unlike excavation-based methods, the whole process is often completed within a day or two. There are no longer timeframes to consider, making it the fastest method available. The procedure also cuts costs from the extra labor and materials, making them more affordable.
A trenchless pipe repair lasts at least 50 years on average. Used as sewer lines, they perform better long-term, with corrosion, temperature, and chemical resistance. They are far superior to traditional cast iron or galvanized steel pipes, outliving and outperforming them.
Different Trenchless Methods
CIPP trenchless methods address minor spot repairs with ease. There’s no need to excavate the whole pipe. Once cured, it’s ready for use within hours or the next day.
The same procedure applies to full pipe replacements. As long as the basic structure of the damaged pipe is still intact, it works for full trenchless pipe replacement. Using the framework of the existing pipe, it latches onto it to create a whole stretch of pipe.
If the pipe is already severely damaged, the pipe bursting method is instead applied for a more effective trenchless sewer replacement. It destroys the pipe in place using a boring head while it pulls a new pipe in place.
Advanced Drains and Underground Solutions offers professional trenchless methods for different repair situations. Call us today to discuss and schedule your project.