Pipe Relining Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about Pipe Relining Plumbing Services – The no-dig solution to repairing and renewing broken sewers, water, storm, and gas lines along the greater Western Cape region.
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What is Pipe Relining?
Pipe Relining, also known as Cured-In-Place Pipe relining, is a method by which you can strengthen your pipelines without the excess costs associated with digging up and replacing existing pipelines. Pipe relining repairs broken, cracked or damaged pipes by curing them from the inside using a special resin which cures to form another strong layer of pipe.”
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How Long Does Pipe Relining Last?
Pipe relining should last between 5-20 years or more. With average, overall use, the lining systems can protect your pipes from external invasions like tree roots
03.
Is Pipe Relining Safe?
Pipe Relining is safe. All epoxies are certified and tested before use in any pipeline. This ensures that Pipe Relining Cape Town uphold the utmost safety standards and ensures the health of our clients.
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Is Pipe Relining Expensive?
Pipe relining is an affordable repair technique used throughout Cape Town and the greater Western Cape. This solution removes the necessity for residential and commercial property owners to consistently purchase new copper or PVC pipelines as the old ones deteriorate over time. As this is a non-invasive process, there is no need for additional chopping, digging or chipping away to get the job done.
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How Pipe Relining Works?
We start by locating the blocked or damaged pipe on site. This way, we can get a full project scope ahead, so we know the best way to fix it. Specialized equipment is then used to clean the pipes and remove any blockages. Once the piping is clean, the epoxy resin-infused liner is inserted into the pipes using air and water to set it in place. The liner creates a new and water-tight pipe within the old one.
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How Long Does Pipe Relining Take?
Generally, from start to finish, Pipe Relining is completed within the same day, depending on the size and scope of the pipe relining project.
Pipe Relining Frequently
Asked Questions
At Pipe Relining Cape Town, we treat the source and not the symptom. Unlike many other company’s we use our experience combined with the latest technology to target and crunch the source of your drain and pipe problems.