According to Research and Markets, CIPP pipe lining is forecast to be worth $2,486.5 million by 2022. This is due to an increasing demand for less invasive pipe rehabilitation techniques as building owners and cities struggle with aging plumbing pipes and crumbling infrastructure.
Did you know that a small leak in your home can waste as much as 90 gallons of water each day, according to The Energy Collective, and leaks can come from anywhere, including leaking faucets and toilets and slab leaks. In fact, one of the worst leaks to have is a slab leak. They are difficult to find and can be difficult and expensive to repair.
How often do you think about your building’s plumbing system? If it is working as expected, you probably haven’t thought about it. If more than one of your residents have complained about a clogged shower, overflowing toilet or slow moving sink, you might be wondering about the state of your multi-unit residential building’s plumbing system.
Do you know the status of the drain, waste and vent (DWV) pipes located within your Chicago facility? Many of these pipes, especially the ones located in the ground or within industrial buildings are constructed out of metal, like cast iron or steel, and while they can last an exceptionally long time, they are prone to corrosion, like rusting, scaling and particulate matter build-up.
If you are considering lining the plumbing pipes of your Chicago building with an epoxy coating or resin, you may be concerned about the safety of the resin lining as it applies to chemicals leaching into your drinking water, specifically BPA. Epoxy resins, including coatings and epoxy lining materials, have been rigorously tested and approved for use on potable water lines and drain lines.