Pipe Patching in Brisbane
If you have burst or leaking pipes in the Brisbane area, AC Plumbing has the tools to fix most leaks through pipe patching. By affixing a pipe patch, a plumbing technician can provide a long-lasting fix without replacing entire lengths of pipe.
Don’t trust your plumbing to any general contractor. Talk to the experts at AC Plumbing to learn about all your plumbing repair options. In most situations, we highly recommend pipe patching as a cost-effective alternative to more invasive repair techniques.
What is Pipe Patching?
Pipe patching is a repair technique using fibreglass to cover the leak and a silicate resin that attaches the patch to the pipe.
For small cracks and holes in a pipe that do not span the full length of the pipe or multiple locations, affixing a patch is usually more economical than replacing or relining the entire pipe. Pipe patching costs less because it is a no-dig procedure. The plumbing technician can simply place the patch in the correct location.
The Pipe Patching Process
The first thing the plumbing technician will do when they arrive at your home is to talk with you about the plumbing problem you are experiencing. If your pipes are actively leaking, they will shut off the water supply to the pipe, investigate the source of the leak and assess the extent of the damage.
Once they have determined that the damage exists only on a specific point in one pipe, they will formulate a plan to patch the pipe. If there is a tree root intrusion, the technician might remove it with high-pressure water jets. This does no further damage to the cracked pipe.
Typically, the plumbing technician will roll a device inside the pipe. The patch wraps around the outside of the device.
Once the patch is in place, the plumbing technician presses it against the pipe surface by inflating a balloon within the device. Once the resin hardens, the technician removes the device, leaving the patch behind.
Pipe Patching vs Pipe Relining
Pipe patching involves only a single part of the pipe, whereas relining can repair more extensive sections of the damaged pipe, such as with pipes with extensive root intrusions. As with pipe patching, a technician can perform a reline from within, so they do not have to dig up the entire pipe.
Your plumbing technician will explain the advantages of each pipe patching and relining solution and recommend the technique that is the best fit for your pipe damage.
Top-Quality Pipe Patching and Pipe Relining Services from AC Plumbing in Brisbane
Pipe patching is an effective and inexpensive solution to serious pipe problems. However, a substandard or misapplied patch could cause more headaches when your pipe bursts or starts leaking again. The experts at AC Plumbing will ensure that they install your patch correctly and that they have completely stopped the leak before they finish the job.
For emergency plumbing service, pipe replacement, and pipe repair for residential and commercial plumbing, give us a call today at 1300 161 615. If you have a blocked drain, call us for affordable drain repair.
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