The Materials Used in the Pipe Relining Process
Hi everyone. Today I found a great article in Nu Flow that I know many of you will enjoy reading or possibly relate to. The original article can be found here - https://www.nuflowmidwest.com/blog/the-materials-used-in-the-pipe-relining-process - if you’d like to read the article there, or I’ve pasted parts of it here to share it. It’s well worth a read.
We frequently get questions about what materials are used in our pipe relining process. Of course, when it comes to potable water pipes, building owners and committee want assurance that the product is first safe, then effective, and that it will be a lasting resolution to pipe deterioration issues. They want to be assured that the pipes will truly be relined and the integrity of old pipes will be returned. Let's take a quick look at these various questions and how Nu Flow addresses them.
The Materials
The Nuflow process includes the draining, drying and cleaning of your building's pipes interiors. This process clears corrosion and debris from the inside of the pipes, the material and residue is flushed from the pipes. The pipes are dried and a safe, epoxy resin is introduced into the heated pipe. The pipe is then cured for 12 to 24 hours and the interior of your pipes are left with a clean, smooth surface. Pin holes are filled and leaks are resolved.
Is it Safe for Potable Water?
Absolutely. Following the pipe cleaning, a potable water safe, liquid epoxy is applied. It has been proven safe in buildings throughout the world including government buildings, medical facilities and even naval vessels.
How Effective is the Process?
The combination of our cleaning process, drying, epoxy lining, and heated curing process leaves your pipes interiors restored to better than new condition. Rust and corrosion won't stick to the new epoxy interior surface and water will flow smoothly. Our pipe relining process has been proven to be an effective and efficient alternative to pipe replacement.
Is it a Lasting Resolution?
We guarantee installation for fifty years. Tests, however, indicated that the pipe relining process can last decades longer. This provides value and peace of mind for years and years. It could prove to be a better a choice than pipe replacement for a variety of reasons including costs. It is also much less invasive than pipe replacement and is actually a more environmentally friendly choice.
How Do You Get Started?
If you are already experiencing regular issues with the problem in your building, we will be happy to give you an estimate on our pipe-relining services. You also can choose to have us conduct a complete and thorough pipe assessment. With our pipe assessment services, we review the history of your pipes, repairs and materials. We will diagnose potential problems, test water flow and pressure and check for leaks. Finally, you will be given a detailed, written report on the current condition of your plumbing, including areas of immediate concern, and those that may be less critical. We will then develop a multi-year plan to prioritise areas where pipe-lining should be completed first. To offer you additional peace of mind, once under contract, we will take complete ownership of your pipes. That means, even if you experience a failure in pipes not yet ready for relining, we will take care of the problem. It couldn't be easier.
We invite you to learn why more and more building managers are choosing pipe relining from Nuflow.
Hope you enjoyed the article. Please feel free to contact me on (0418) 760646 or email at [email protected].
Thanks,
Ed