Almost all building pipes can be completely restored using Epoxy Pipe Restoration technology. It’s important that certified drinking water epoxy is used in any waterlines that carry water for consumption. Curaflo’s Curapoxy is fully certified for potable water. Pipe Replacement or Epoxy Pipe Restoration When you have deteriorated or leaking indoor water pipes, [...]
Corroded & Rusty Pipes versus a new pipe as seen above. Corroded (rusty) pipes is a natural and mostly unavoidable process that can cause serious damage if not repaired in a timely fashion. Generally pipes must be fully replaced (repipe) or older pipes can be restored using epoxy. Rusty Pipes Rusty pipes are [...]
Galvanized pipe is less susceptible to oxidization than some other metals but still corrodes over time. Galvanized water pipes can be repaired with blow through epoxy to extend their lifespan Galvanized Water Pipe Galvanized water pipes are made of iron or steel that has a thin protective coating of zinc. They are durable [...]
Drain pipes corrode quickly because they are regularly exposed to running liquid and open air. Drain pipes can be repaired using epoxy technology which greatly extends their life span. Drain Pipe Repair Drain pipes remove sewage from homes and buildings. If the pipe becomes blocked or damaged, sewage will back up into the [...]
A sewer pipe repaired. New technology does exist that allows for complete pipe restoration using epoxy while doing minimal digging and pipe replacement. Trenchless Sewer Repair The traditional way to repair a broken sewer line is to dig a trench around the damaged pipe. This allows workers to remove and replace the pipe. [...]
Industrial epoxy is mixed in large drums similar to above. Epoxy formulations must be tested thoroughly before use to always ensure a quality product and desired results. Epoxy Pipe Lining Epoxy pipe lining is an efficient and cost-effective way to repair pinhole leaks in copper pipe. It involves flowing an epoxy compound through [...]
Replacing underground pipes is extremely labor intensive, expensive, and disruptive. New epoxy technology allows for pipe restoration without the hassle of digging a trench. Pipelining Pipelining is a broad term for repairing any kind of water distribution or sewer pipe with a “pipe within a pipe”. There are two common ways to achieve [...]
Epoxy specifically designed to restore copper pipes is mixed in large drums. Epoxy is a cost effective, popular solution that is used to restore buildings without having to undergo a full building repipe. Copper Lining When copper pipe develops pinhole leaks, the most efficient and long-lasting way to repair the damage is to [...]
Copper pipes corrode slowly over time. If pipes are not maintained, they can cause millions of dollars worth of damage. Epoxy is a cost effective long term solution to repair copper pipes and prevent corrosion. Copper Pipe Repair If you discover a leak in a copper pipe in your home or business, it’s [...]
Copper pipes are extremely prone to pinhole leaks - which are extremely small pores that water gradually escapes from. Pinhole leaks can cause severe damage to buildings over time, and can be repaired with epoxy. Pinholes in Copper Pipe Pinholes are a common cause of a copper water line leak. Over time, minerals [...]