The truth is there are so many variables and factors that contribute to the deterioration of cast iron pipe.
Cast iron drain pipe repair.
We use a picote drain cleaning machine to remove rust and loose debris.
Consequently some of those older drain pipes have begun rusting and need to be repaired.
Many older homes today were plumbed with cast iron drain pipe before pvc drain pipe was available.
After the pipe is clean we use the patented perma liner epoxy resin to create a new pipe.
We then use a high pressure water jetted to clean the pipe.
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.
We repair cast iron pipes using the trenchless repair method.
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.
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.
Or go ahead and replace the pipes.
Cast iron pipes often rust along the bottom of the pipe where water accumulates and pools.
Cast iron was typically used in older homes while newer homes generally have pvc piping.
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.
If any part of your drain pipes are cast iron and are rusted you can repair the rusted section rather than replacing the entire pipe.
Repair or replace under slab cast iron pipes.
Replacing cast iron drain pipes vs.