The Basics of CIPP Repair
By: Brittany Beadle
Tags: Pipe Repair, Pipes, Pipeline, Cipp, Texas

Broken, leaky pipes can slow down any business, especially during the winter. Even in places like Dallas and Waco, cold weather can damage pipes over time. Plenty of Texas businesses will need a pipe repair service at one point or another. The problem is that the pipe repair process can also slow down business. In fact, it can grind business to a halt. Between the digging, breaking up concrete, noise, and other factors, pipe repair doesn’t exactly create a welcoming environment for steady work or customers. That’s why a lot of property owners use CIPP repair instead.

CIPP (cured in place pipelining) is a pipe repair method that minimizes disturbances. Unlike ordinary pipe repair options, this method requires little to no digging. CIPP starts with a long, flexible, and relatively thin tube. In spite of their thinness and flexibility, CIPP pipes are strong and durable. After a camera inspection of the pipe, a CIPP specialist will pull the tube through the existing pipe by using an access point such as a manhole. The CIPP tube, which is coated in resin, seals itself to the host pipe as it dries. In the process, it seals away cracks, holes, and other issues.

A lot of Texas building owners prefer CIPP repair, but some find it especially helpful. For instance, many people who own multi-story buildings have found that CIPP is the best choice for repairing vertical pipes. When pipes run up the length of a building instead of running vertically underground, pipe repair can get tricky, but CIPP makes the process smoother.

Hotel owners in particular often choose CIPP to avoid disturbing their guests. Apartment building owners may also choose CIPP out of courtesy to their tenants. Libraries and business centers, likewise, may use CIPP to keep their environments quiet. Ultimately, anyone who needs a pipe repair service but doesn’t want unnecessary disruptions can benefit from CIPP’s simplicity.

We already mentioned that CIPP is quieter than other pipe repair methods, but what are some of the other benefits that CIPP has to offer? For one thing, it’s faster than regular pipe repair. Ordinary pipe repair methods can take weeks or longer. With CIPP, depending on the drying process, you can have fully-functioning pipes again in a matter of hours.

Second, it’s often more cost-effective than traditional pipe repair. With regular pipe repair, you may have to pay to replace landscaping after the digging has ended. Furthermore, if employees can’t concentrate because of loud pipe repair noise, then your business could lose productivity. CIPP reduces the risk of lost productivity during the repair process.

CIPP can also be used as a preventative measure to keep older pipes in shape, which isn’t always an option with ordinary repair methods. You may not have to replace your pipes entirely when CIPP is an option instead.

The need for pipe repair can be frustrating, especially when you’re running a business. Because of this, if CIPP repair is an option for you, like it is for many Texas business owners, you might consider this option in place of traditional repair. Overall, it could save you some time and money.