Can Cities Use Directional Boring?

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 4 2013

You might have read some of our recent articles on directional boring and are wondering if you can use it for your municipality or city. Well, the answer is a resounding yes! There are many ways which our techniques can be used in cities, and they all have benefits to you. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology

What Is Directional Boring?

Posted by William Heinselman on Mar 22 2013

You may have heard about directional boring; we have a page for it here on our site and if you're in the utility business, you might have heard about it as well. But, perhaps you're asking what it is. Well, we've got an answer for you: directional boring is a trenchless, easy method to run conduit and other forms of utilities underneath the ground. This means that there are no large trenches and no disruption to your service. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology

What Is The Alternative To Lateral Lining?

Posted by William Heinselman on Mar 6 2013

If you've got a broken lateral, then you've got a double problem: you not only have a pipe that's leaking, but you've got a pipe that's leaking black water and sewer materials. That's a big problem, as health risks and other problems are much worse when it's unsanitary water that's leaking. If you're planning on rehabilitating your laterals, the easiest way is to rehabilitate the pipes using lining techniques. Read More

Benefits of Sewer Pipe Lining

Posted by William Heinselman on Feb 18 2013

We just spoke about the three reasons why you should be lining your sewer pipes. We thought we’d share a bit more with you on what the benefits are. It’s an awesome technology that allows us to do things a little bit differently and more effectively. It makes us better plumbers and makes you have just a bit more time without having to hear or see equipment and dirt. (Mutually beneficial arrangement, don’t you think?) Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair, Sewers

3 Reasons You Should Line Your Sewer Pipe

Posted by William Heinselman on Feb 15 2013

Sewer pipe lining is a really nifty thing. At least, we think so—we like it enough to do it. It’s one of the most amazing things to ever happen to our field. Instead of performing a vast amount of work for what should have always been a simple procedure, now we can, in fact, use a simple procedure to repair what used to take days—sometimes even weeks! Read More

Topics: Commercial Plumbing, Water Heaters, Home Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair

How to Increase Your Faucet Water Pressure

Posted by William Heinselman on Feb 6 2013

Various factors can affect your faucet’s water pressure. If your pressure is too low, there are many different, easy methods that you can perform to increase it. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing

How To Do Plumbing: The Basics

Posted by William Heinselman on Feb 5 2013

Every household needs to know how to do basic plumbing repairs. Yes, it is easy to call a plumber, but it is also just as simple to do primary repair work yourself. Unclogging a sink drain can only take a few minutes when done properly. And did you know that you can thaw a frozen pipe with a hair dryer? Learning just a few basic plumbing repairs can benefit you tremendously. Try it out. You might like it. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology

How Lateral Lining Works

Posted by William Heinselman on Jan 18 2013

Lateral lining is exactly what it sounds like—lining the lateral pipes that come off of the mainline. However, the nature of pipe lining is a complex process, and it might seem a bit confusing to the naked eye. However, when it’s done, it’s as strong as a standard pipe and has a 50-year lifetime—possibly longer than the pipes you currently have in your home or business. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology

What Is Sectional Point Repair?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jan 18 2013

Sometimes, you don’t need to spend a small fortune to repair your pipe. Contrary to what some contractors might tell you, if there’s a small leak in one of your pipes, you really don’t need to dig up the entire pipe for one small crack. There’s a very easy solution to the problem: trenchless pipe lining. Read More