What Is Pipe Relining?
A relatively new and innovative technology, pipe relining is used to repair blocked or cracked pipes. The process is conducted from above ground, which means that it can be completed in a shorter period of time than traditional pipe repair methods.
In medical procedures, keyhole surgery is a technique for making an incision in the body through which internal organs can be accessed. Similarly, in piping work, you don’t need to dig up the entire lawn or garden to replace a broken pipe; only a small portion of the ground needs to be dug up.
Getting a vent rooter to visit you at home is the first step of the process. Once they arrive, they’ll carry out an inspection of your drainage system using minimally invasive CCTV equipment. A scope will be fed through the ground into your pipes, allowing you to see any damage on a screen and how overgrown roots are affecting your pipes.
When the damage has been located, a professional rooter will use the hydro jetting technique to flush the drain. This will easily clear out any blockage or debris build-up.
Repaired From the Inside Out
Pipe relining is a way to repair broken pipes without having to dig trenches. First, a custom-liner is inserted into your drain. Compressed air then inflates the liner, which molds epoxy resin to the inner surface of the drain. After a few hours, the resin is cured and you have a finished product. Your drain is good to go.
What Is Pipe Replacement?
Pipe relining is a great solution in many cases, but it’s not always possible to fix your pipes. If the damage is too severe, you’ll need to consider pipe replacement. Severely damaged pipes will need to be pulled out and replaced. Unlike relining, which isn’t invasive at all, replacement can be pretty disruptive. It’s only considered if there’s been extensive damage or corrosion to your pipes, if there’s extensive tree root damage or bad leaks.
