Tapping is the process of cutting threads on the inside surface of a drilled hole. This is achieved by using a special tool called a tap. Tapping a hole is necessary to develop the full strength of a connecting screw or bolt. In addition to creating threads in new holes, this process can also be… View Full Term
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If your pipe needs repair, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) is one of the most flexible rehabilitation methods since there’s no need for any extra excavation. Learn all about its abilities, benefits and installation here.
Since its introduction in the early 1970s, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining has continuously evolved to become one of the most widely used forms of trenchless pipe…
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
The U.S. and Canada saw a rise in the construction of underground infrastructure during a surge in its economic growth in the 1950s. Now these pipelines are aging beyond…
By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
One of the major reasons for sewer rehabilitation is corrosion, and one of the major corrosion inducers is hydrogen sulfide. Surprisingly hydrogen sulfide can reduce the…
Silently and efficiently, millions of gallons of wastewater from homes and industries flow under our feet every day in miles and miles of pipelines, thanks to a vast…
We’ve all had to deal with leaky faucets and damp walls, forcing us to call a plumber. The cost associated with plumbing repairs sometimes acts as a deterrent to…
Come winter and many people start worrying about how to defrost frozen pipes that inevitably plague most homes during the season. In places where winter is brutal, frost…
During the 1970’s construction workers used cast iron plumbing to lay water and sewage lines to residential homes. While these lines are sturdy in construction,…
By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
A line belly or channeling issue is every homeowners’ worst nightmare. Suddenly, the water will not drain as it should. You may have suspected problems for months,…
Plumbing repairs are costly, and in most cases, they are not fully covered by homeowners’ insurance. Some plumbers still tell homeowners that they need to dig up…
The vast majority of pipelines running under our feet are well past their serviceable life. Thanks to sturdy materials used in the making of these pipelines, they have…
Cured-in-place-pipe, also known as CIPP, is a trenchless method used to fix a wide variety of plumbing problems. CIPP works by inserting a resin-impregnated fiberglass…
Fresh, running water is a concern that plagued civilization for centuries. As early as 1692, the City of Boston used bore logs to aid in firefighting efforts. At the…
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