Get Like New Pipes in One Day with CIPP Lining Cured in place pipes is a way to rehabilitate your sanitary sewers, storm drains, and other various pipelines without the need for excessive digging. This can be used on a variety of pipes ranging in size from 100 to 2,700 mm. It is also available for a variety of pipe shapes, such as basic circular, egg shapes, ovoids, box culverts, and more. Now that you know the basics of what CIPP can be used on, you should learn more about the process and why it can be a much better option for homeowners than traditional pipe replacement. The first step to cured in place lining is that the pipes must be thoroughly cleaned by removing any corrosion and debris. If there is any area that is substantially more damaged than others, it may require some additional repairs. However, the biggest reason to choose this style of repair is that you will not need to do extensive repair work and digging in your yard. Due to this limited repair work, you can usually have the pipelines completely repaired and working within a day. The liners used during cured in place repairs are made from a non-woven polyester fabric. These liners are impregnated with a polymer resin which will then be cured into the pipeline. This curing process creates a close-fitting liner which hugs the existing pipe. The thickness of the liner will differ due to the use of the pipe and the individual needs of the home or business owner. Most companies that use CIPP will use some form of epoxy or silicate resin to saturate the liner. Then basic gravity or some form of pressure will be placed on the resin to ensure a close seal to the host line. The resin used should have some form of hardener which will facilitate the curing process, speeding it up for the quickest repairs possible. Also, depending on the line that is being replaced or the company you choose to work with, this liner will be put into place using the inversion or winching method. The inversion method uses a scaffold tower or pressure vessel to apply water or air pressure to the liner pushing it along the host pipe. The winching method will use a manhole or prepared access point to inflate the liner so that it is in as close as possible contact with the existing pipe. Creating an access point will be one of the only times that digging is needed during this type of repair process. On average, air or water pressure are used to inflate or invert the liner. This style of repair can be done on almost any length of pipeline. This means that you can have even the shortest section of pipes to the full length of the pipeline. The curing process of the liner can be done at the base temperature in which it is installed. However, it is usually accelerated in some way to speed up the overall process. As mentioned, most pipelines that are repaired using CIPP are done so in one day’s time. To accelerate the curing process, companies can use a variety of methods. The most popular of these methods are applying heat by circulating water through a boiler, blending steam with inflation air, or by using a UV train light. Upon cooling, the ends of
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