When a sewer line breaks, it is never a happy event. It is quite the opposite: dirty, expensive, and a complicated process. But there is good news: it is no longer a complicated process! Here at Express Sewer & Drain, we specialize in trenchless repairs. Trenchless repairs are, at its most basic definition, repairs to sewage and drain lines that do not require extensive digging around the complete area of the pipe, unlike the mess in the picture to the right. This comes with many benefits to the owners of the pipe or those who live in the area near the pipe. A break in the pipe does not have to be a hassle. The following is a list of five things you need to know about trenchless repairs, and why it is the best option!
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Nature does not care what gets in its way as it grows. Plant life, grass, and trees are determined to grow where they are planted, even if it means through concrete roads or sidewalks. This also means, unfortunately, that your sewer pipes are not safe. Tree roots can make your sewer pipe crack, nature can make it rust, and dirt can climb inside and cause a dangerous amount of clogging. But there is hope – pipe lining is a great and effective way to fix your pipes without harming nature or your yard. But how does it work? How long does it last? Is it affordable?
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OK, let's clear up the confusing terminology before we get ahead of ourselves here. When we say "sewer lateral" all we mean is the underground pipe that connects a a building to the sewer line. Simple enough, right?
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If you have Orangeburg pipe in your home, you might be aware of the issues that it might have. When it was first introduced it was a suitable type of pipe (especially considering the circumstances surrounding it), but it's since proven a less effective method than it should be.
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When you're having major issues with your sewer lines (perhaps not even for the first time), there's always that little urge at the back of your head to replace the pipes. They've given you enough issues and pains, and they're not worth fixing anymore, right?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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