Cast Iron Drain Pipe Repair

Cast iron was typically used in older homes while newer homes generally have pvc piping.

Cast iron drain pipe repair.

After the pipe is clean we use the patented perma liner epoxy resin to create a new pipe. On the back end of the conical head is a high density polyethylene pipe hdpe pipe which is pulled into the void where the old pipe used to be. Consequently some of those older drain pipes have begun rusting and need to be repaired. The truth is there are so many variables and factors that contribute to the deterioration of cast iron pipe.

Cast iron pipework runs between 2 to 10 per foot and was the standard until the 1960s. Old fashioned cast iron pipe bursting trenchless repair this is an older pipe renovation technique that pulls a conical head made of very tough metal through the old pipe using a winch. Cast iron pipe was designed to last 50 years. Pvc plastic runs 0 50 to 5 per foot and became popular largely due to price.

Although cast iron is prone to rusting it may hold up better than pvc. Here at in house plumbing we ve seen a 20 year old pipe that was no good and 50 year old pipe that was fine. Many older homes today were plumbed with cast iron drain pipe before pvc drain pipe was available. Repair or replace under slab cast iron pipes.

Cast iron pipes often rust along the bottom of the pipe where water accumulates and pools. Repairing and replacing damaged cast iron pipe is a very simple process although the weight of cast iron pipes can make removing the damaged sections unwieldy and. We then use a high pressure water jetted to clean the pipe. We use a picote drain cleaning machine to remove rust and loose debris.

Replacing cast iron drain pipes vs.