As sewer lines age and become damaged and worn out, it stands to reason that repairs must be made to keep them functioning and safe. Traditionally, trenches were dug and the technicians would identify the problem and make the necessary repairs or replacements, but that process was disruptive and sometimes dangerous. Today, trenchless options like cured-in-place-pipe or CIPP, make repairing and installing sewer lines much easier.
Cured-In-Place Pipe Repair Basics
Cured-In-Place pipe repair, also known as CIPP, is a non-invasive method of restoring and repairing older sewer lines. CIPP, which is also called pipe lining, doesn’t require trenches, which greatly reduces the level of disruption when getting your sewer line back to its original condition. With cured-in-place pipe repair, technicians insert a flexible resin saturated lining tube into the existing pipe.
The pipe lining is pre-measured and sealed at one end, while the other end is folded back and attached to the opening of the damaged pipe. The lining is turned inside out using pressure, as it is pushed through the pipe. Since the lining is flexible, it can weave through curves in the pipe, even if they are 90-degrees. The lining will adapt to the shape of the existing pipe, and once it’s in place it will be left alone to cure, so it’s hard and ready to use. Technicians can use a video inspection to make sure the pipe is right before reconnecting it to use again.
Why Cured-In-Place Pipe Repair?
CIPP provides several benefits over traditional sewer line treatments. Here are some of the benefits you can expect:
- The lining is impenetrable, so there is no risk of tree roots penetrating the pipe
- It restores the structural integrity of the sewer line by sealing holes and leaking joints.
- It can conform to any shape and diameter
- The sewer line can usually be repaired and ready to use within a day
- It can be used for long sections of pipe or small sections that need spot repairs
- Pipe lining may not be suitable if the pipe has completely collapsed, if the existing pipe’s capacity needs to be increased or if the temperature of the pipe’s contents will be much higher than normal.
If you need a sewer line solution that is less invasive, call Allied Plumbing and Pumps at 509-662-6622 today for expert cured-in-place pipe repair on your Wenatchee, WA property. We will send one of our technicians to assess the situation and provide you with a solution that makes sense.