The Ultimate Guide to Sewer Pipe Relining
Sewer pipe relining is a restoration process of cracked, leaked or damaged sewer lines. Relining is an essential maintenance practice for a functional plumbing system. This is a newer method of transforming the plumbing pipe system than the traditional method, which involves extensive disruption through digging and high costs. This article provides everything you need to know about it. The details of the relining process, benefits, costs, applications and potential drawbacks are covered. What is Sewer Pipe Relining? Overview Sewer pipe relining is a trenchless solution (without excavation) for repairing damaged and aging pipes. Instead of tunneling, a flexible, resin-filled liner is inserted into the existing pipe, filling the cracks and leaks. The liner is then inflated so that it presses against the inner walls. When the resin begins to cure, it creates a “pipe within a pipe” structure. This durable and seamless attachment helps regain the pipe’s structural integrity. Cracks and l