Relining sewer line
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02-03-22, 11:47 PM
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Relining sewer line
When a sewer pipe is relined, can the system that is used make curves or does it have to be straight runs only?
One by one the houses in our neighborhood are having their cast iron pipe relined. It's only a matter of time before it is our turn. We plan on being pro-active and having it done before it needs to be done. Our sewer line has 2 bends before hitting the main sewer line at the street.
One by one the houses in our neighborhood are having their cast iron pipe relined. It's only a matter of time before it is our turn. We plan on being pro-active and having it done before it needs to be done. Our sewer line has 2 bends before hitting the main sewer line at the street.
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02-04-22, 03:30 AM
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#3
02-04-22, 04:21 AM
I had never heard of relining sewer pipe so, I Googled it: Relining Sewer Pipe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6O8vFVkdys
It looks like, I would say yes to answer your question. However, I didn't watch but one video & it was for "epoxy liner" & a definite yes on that type liner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6O8vFVkdys
It looks like, I would say yes to answer your question. However, I didn't watch but one video & it was for "epoxy liner" & a definite yes on that type liner.
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02-04-22, 07:15 AM
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There are many different methods. That is why you need to contact contractors in your area to find their capabilities depending on their equipment/system. Some systems can only do mostly straight pipes while others can handle even 90° bends.
#5
02-07-22, 10:16 AM
I'm curious, what's the length of the drain pipes?
Around here, the pipes are practically always replaced and rarely if ever relined. There are other reasons for that too... but just curious why some areas lean towards re-lining vs replacement.
Around here, the pipes are practically always replaced and rarely if ever relined. There are other reasons for that too... but just curious why some areas lean towards re-lining vs replacement.
#6
02-07-22, 04:33 PM
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Reline or not is usually an economic decision. Usually it is cheaper to dig and replace. Trenchless is often more expensive and the benefit saving the front lawn or favorite tree.
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02-13-22, 02:54 PM
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Reline or not is usually an economic decision. Usually it is cheaper to dig and replace. Trenchless is often more expensive and the benefit saving the front lawn or favorite tree.
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02-17-22, 10:40 PM
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In our case relining is about our only option. Our house was was a typical rectangular ranch style. The previous owners put on an addition and now it is "L" shaped. The sewer pipe was not relocated and runs directly under the addition. So replacing the pipe under the house would be next to impossible. We have 2 cleanouts on either side of the addition, so if push comes to shove, maybe that section alone can be relined
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02-18-22, 04:50 AM
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Wow, code would not have allowed that in my area. You can pass through a foundation wall with a sleeve in the wall but can't go underneath the footer without an Engineer's review ($).
What section of the pipe needs relining?
What section of the pipe needs relining?
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02-19-22, 03:19 PM
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I often question whether a permit was ever obtained to put the addition on. There was a sign-off piece of paper attached to our fuse box dated for the same year as the addition was put on. I went to the city and got a diagram of the sewer line. It only shows the original layout. It doesn't even show the addition that was put on. However, county records does show the addition.
