Epoxy relining can be used on cast iron, clay, Drain Waste Vent lines (DWV) and can line 5 feet up to 2100 feet, with Bill Howe Epoxy relining solutions.

This system is ideal for coating of cast iron pipework, air conditioning ducts, water pipes of varying materials and traditional clay and concrete pipes. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. The epoxy, when cured in place, will create a hard plastic that is more durable than clay or cast iron – the typical pipes requiring epoxy coating. If your home has a clay pipe plumbing system, patching and relining pipes with a durable resin layer inside the structure of the clay pipe can add another 50 years to the life of your drain.Tree roots work their way into the drain through these cracks as well as through any fractures or shrinking mortar. The slightest ground movement such as that in clay soil (expansion and contraction due to moisture content) or traffic movement and vibration, or disturbance by roots or similar can cause the joints to crack and open up. The epoxy specialists will perform a pipeline camera inspection to determine what is causing problems in the drain line. I found an awesome clay pipe on the foreshore behind Craven Cottage in Fulham this morning (video attached). The concern is that if the pipes are actually cracking then they may break apart so that even without new roots you end up with sewage seeping out into the soil (not a good thing) or the pipe collapsing (also not a good thing).

With epoxy lining, there is no need to cut into the existing pipe creating chances of sewer leakage. Pipe repairs made with Sylmasta AB Original Epoxy Putty can be overwrapped with SylWrap HD Pipe Repair Bandage. Clay pipes are simple to manufacture, easy to lay and in some instances – can last for up to a century.Repair is expensive of course so I have had it videoed twice from two different contractors to get their educated opinions. The SylWrap pipe repair kits we offer are classed as soil pipe repair kits and can be used on pipes of steel, copper, ceramic, clay, rubber, most plastics and more. Terracotta drain pipes were first used in 4000 BCE when ancient Babylonia established community plumbing systems. Clay-based terracotta drain pipes must be installed through a precise process that limits its ability to sustain wear and tear after prolonged use. Weight and workabilityClay sewer drains are extremely heavy and fragile, they are therefore difficult to handle, manoeuvre and transport.

If you read the section on pitch fibre pipe you may remember that older drains consisted of short lengths of clay pipe cemented together into a rigid (brittle) drain. If there is a break 90 feet into the pipe, but only affects a 5-foot section, epoxy relining can help. It is used to make underwater pipe repairs, adheres well to wet surfaces, is suitable in interior or exterior settings, and has high chemical resistance. Sylmasta recommend AB Original to clients undertaking complex applications and operating in hot climates because of its cure time.

The versatility of many pipe repair kits means they are effective as the first response to any issues on metal, plastic or PVC pipes. Three colours of Sylmasta AB Original Epoxy Putty are currently available and AB can be purchased in bulk quantities for larger projects.