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When it comes to determining how to fix your aging plastic or metal plumbing pipes, you may be torn between choosing to traditionally re-pipe your plumbing system or rehabilitating your pipes with an epoxy pipe liner.

CIPP rehabilitation is an effective way of restoring most types of potable water and drain lines in Chicago. However, the type of pipe material and the condition of that material must be known prior to installation so that proper preparation procedures can be followed.

As the new year begins, it’s time to toss out the old and bring in the new, and that includes your aging plumbing pipes. Recognizing the signs of an aging plumbing system and developing a plumbing pipe restoration plan can help you prevent water catastrophes.

Do you know the status of your building’s plumbing pipes? As the temperatures start to dip below freezing, you could be more susceptible to freezing and bursting pipes, especially if your pipes are already damaged or cracked. Lining your pipes with an epoxy liner can restore the structural integrity of your plumbing pipes and provide you with valuable peace of mind this winter.

When it comes to repairing your pipes in the winter with an epoxy pipe liner, you may be concerned about the freezing temperatures hindering the effectiveness of the liner while it is prepared and cures inside the pipe. Here at Nu Flow, we take cold weather epoxy pipe lining very seriously and implement cold weather protocols when installing liners and coatings in plumbing pipes that may be exposed to below freezing temperatures.

As the holidays approach and your residents start inviting family members and friends over for the holidays, it’s important to reiterate plumbing safety to prevent major catastrophes over the holidays, like clogged drains and backed-up toilets that could cause flooding in the unit and in adjacent units.

When is the last time you had your drain lines cleaned? Most business owners, condo HOAs and municipal building superintendents don’t think about their drain lines until there’s a problem, and that can be a bad thing when it comes to making your drain lines last. Over time, small amounts of grease, soda, food particles and other items can get stuck in along the walls of your drain lines, and this can lead to slow drain or a complete blockage. Scheduling regular hydro-jet cleaning services can prevent these small build-ups from becoming costly and disgusting drain clogs.

Here at Nu Flow in Chicago, we were recently contacted by a firehouse in Crystal Lake, IL. They had noticed that their septic tank was filling up with groundwater, resulting in the need for extra maintenance in order to keep the system functioning. During their search for a plumbing contractor and a viable solution to their sewer line problem, they called us for a diagnostic and pipe lining estimate.

Tis the season to give thanks for family and friends. Here at Nu Flow, we are also thankful for clean, indoor water and safe plumbing systems. According to Safe Plumbing, nearly 13 percent of the world’s population does not have access to safe drinking water. Here in the United States, only about 1 percent of all households lack complete indoor plumbing, which is defined as having both hot and cold water, a bathtub or shower and a flushing toilet, according to the Census Bureau.

Most property managers, facility managers and superintendents take their potable water system for granted unless there’s an obvious problem, like water spots on ceilings or low water pressure. Unfortunately, water leaks from corroded pipes can cause lots of damage in a short about of time. This is why it is important to understand the operating conditions of your plumbing pipes along with their expected useful lives so that you can perform timely plumbing maintenance.