Drain lining can be a life saver

One major problem affecting home owners is drain pipe issues. All the time, all over the country there are sewers backing up due to a myriad of problems such as aging drain pipes, root infestation, mineral buildup and calcification, even tremors are causing major issues. These problems cost a lot of money and add up to over millions spent nation-wide to fix the problems caused by an aging infrastructure affecting the properties of home owners. The solution is not always straight forward or easy either. It can take some serious investment and commitment to a home’s plumbing system in order to keep it working efficiently. One aspect that people often neglect is the structural integrity of their drainage system. You really don’t want to let this one get away on you because it can become a serious issue when it starts backing up into your home – bringing with it filth, mold, and bacteria.

What are some solutions to this problem?

Getting to maintain your drain pipe before it comes a major issue is definitely important these days, with iron and clay pipes facing major issues such as rusting away, cracking, and root infestation it’s no wonder these problems are common place. One very effective solution is to utilize a new technique called drain pipe lining. This is the process of replacing the interior of your pipe with a new structural sound lining that effective replaces your pipe from the inside out. This technology is revolutionary in that you do need to dig up your property and can be performed from a single access point.

How does a drain pipe liner get installed?

It takes a few steps to properly install a drain pipe liner. First your drain pipe must be inspected to discover any problems that exist within it, this includes looking for structural damage, infestation of roots, calcification and any mineral build ups. Taking note of these issues it is necessary to clean the drain out fully and give it a thorough water rinse to ensure all the debris has been removed. Next an epoxy filled bladder is inserted into the liner and the whole assembly is then inserted into the drain pipe. Next, the bladder is inflated, expanding the liner to fill the drain pipe. This is left in place for a few hours to dry and cure. Once the process is complete the bladder is removed and the drain is then inspected using a CCTV camera.

Advantages to drain lining

The obvious advantages are the ease of installation and efficacy of the replacement. The newly installed drain liner is in many cases more structurally sound than the original pipe was when it was first put into the ground brand new. There is no need to dig up any landscaping or property which means less expenses involved and less disruption to the home owners’ routine and property.