Slip-liners are a solution to common plumbing problems. The liner is inserted into an existing pipe and hardened to form a new pipe inside the old one. While some property owners balk at the idea of replacing a pipe before it’s absolutely necessary, any signs of damage should motivate a CIPP (cured-in-place pipe repair ) procedure. You will save money in the long run by stopping a pipe fail before it occurs or grows worse. A slip-liner lasts for a long time—all without damaging the environment or affecting your property.
NO NEED TO WAIT FOR A DISASTER
Slip-liners avoid the extended repair phase that many traditional pipes go through. Replacing traditional pipes is a huge undertaking. It’s tempting to hold the existing pipes together for as long as possible. Planning a time to shut down activity on the property is tough. Digging a trench takes time. At the same time, the clock is ticking on a major disaster. There’s nothing that can be done—once traditional pipes start to go, it’s only a matter of time before the rest of the pipe follows suit.
A slip-liner doesn’t need very long to set. In as little as a day, you could have a hardened, ready-to-use pipe. This short setup time means that businesses can close over a long weekend and open again to a reinforced pipe system. Avoiding a major disaster means more cash in your pocket because you’re not spending it on long-term repairs, nursing along a failing pipe until it finally causes a major issue.
EXTENDED LIFE
A slip-lined pipe section will still clog if you don’t treat it with care. However, they tend to stand up to damage. For instance, the smooth interior surface is great for letting things pass through. The tough resin can handle many kinds of flow. Barring major mistreatment, many installers can add up to 50 years of pipe life. This is plenty of time for your company to pocket the repair costs that would have gone into repairing a traditional pipe system during that time.
SLIP-LINERS ARE ECO-FRIENDLY
Traditional pipes aren’t always great for the ground that they’re sitting in. While CIPP contractors don’t remove the original pipe, they do help prevent it from further disintegration. The load is taken off the broken pipe. Slip-liners won’t leak chemicals once they’re dry. A fully cured, properly installed liner will stay in place for years and not leave a trace on the environment. It’s why cured-in-place pipe repair is popular with government installations and large culverts. This is great news for property owners who want to keep their records pristine. Plus, you don’t have to pay for any cleanup efforts that might be required with other kinds of pipes.
With CIPP, slip-liners nip explosive, expensive pipe repair in the bud. Instead of repeated repairs, you just have one replacement. Your relined pipe will last a long time. It won’t leave a big impact on your property behind, either, so it’s a truly cost-effective replacement.