Have you completed fall building maintenance for your plumbing system? When it comes to keeping your Chicago building potable water pipes and drain lines running reliably and efficiently all winter, you can’t go wrong with a comprehensive plumbing maintenance checklist.
Did you know that in Chicago property managers can restore their small diameter plumbing pipes with CIPP technology? Cured in place pipe lining (CIPP) can successfully be used for Chicago plumbing restoration without the need to tear out large sections of drywall, damage your costly finishes or create a huge mess that has to be cleaned up after the installation.
Your building has a drain line problem, and over the last year, you've found yourself hiring a plumber to come out and snake or hydrojet your drain lines with increasing frequency. You know they need replaced due to corrosion and age, but you'd rather not have your walls and/or property destroyed in the process. After days of research on the Internet, you've come to a decision. You want trenchless pipe repair via pipe lining, and you've pitched it to your HOA, landlord or property management company. They agree trenchless repair Chicago is the right solution. However, they've asked you a seemingly simple question.
Did you know that lead pipes and solder are still a problem within city municipal water systems and in some older buildings? Up until 1986, lead was still allowed to be used in plumbing systems. The passage of The Safe Water Drinking Act prohibited the use of lead pipes, solder and fixtures in plumbing systems after 1986, according to the EPA, but if you have an older building that was built before 1986 and hasn’t undergone any significant plumbing system renovations, you may still have lead pipes and/or lead solder in your facility’s potable water pipes that could lead to contaminated water.
Plumbing inspections in Chicago can help you locate small plumbing problems before they become major catastrophes, including leaks, major blowouts and clogged drain lines, but how often should you schedule a whole-building commercial plumbing inspection?
When it comes to restoring the structural integrity of your plumbing pipes and sealing pinhole leaks, you may be wondering which company and type of lining system would be best for you. Here at Nu Flow of Chicago, we want you to be informed before you choose a pipe lining system - read this review to be informed of which plumbing restoration system will be best for your property.
When you get a plumbing pipe inspection, your plumbing contractor should have a modern location and leak detection camera that can see the top, bottom and sides of the plumbing pipes. Without an advanced camera, the plumber may not be able to detect all of the problems with your pipes, which could lead to an inaccurate description of your plumbing system.
If you’ve noticed your copper pipes changing color, it could indicate that your pipes are corroding and reaching the end of their useful lives. Signs of copper pipe corrosion often include a change in color of the pipes and/or a change in water color. If these signs are followed by a noticeable drop in water pressure, you may already have leaks.
When it comes to custom pipe lining project, our professional pipe lining technicians can develop the right solution for you, even if your plumbing pipe problems reside underground. Here at NuFlow of Chicago, we recently completed a custom lining project at Guaranteed Rate Field, formerly known as US Cellular Field and home of the White Sox.
Did you know that entire plumbing pipe runs do not need to be replaced if there is a crack, root infiltration or severe clog? Instead of replacing the entire pipe, a sectional point repair can be performed to remedy the problem. During a sectional point repair, the section of damaged pipe is identified and either removed or cleaned and lined with an epoxy liner. Here at Nu Flow in Chicago, we line damaged plumbing pipes to prevent future corrosion and to extend the pipe’s useful life.