Expert Sewer & Drain Solutions by Glenn Tatum Septic Service
What is Epoxy Brush Coating?
Epoxy brush coating is an innovative method for sewer line restoration and rehabilitation of drain pipes. This trenchless pipe repair technology is rapidly gaining popularity across the States, and for good reason! Here’s what you should know about epoxy coating.
Epoxy is a chemical compound used to coat and infuse various materials, providing waterproofing, strength, and durability. Once the epoxy coating cures and hardens, it can function as an adhesive or filler.
Different forms of epoxy are available for various applications, but the type used for plumbing purposes creates a protective coat around your pipes. This coat effectively fills pinholes, cracks, and corrosion, making it a reliable alternative to pipe replacement and extending the lifespan of your current drain pipes.
How it’s applied?
Before applying the epoxy coating, your pipe is thoroughly cleaned and descaled to ensure the epoxy adheres smoothly and evenly to the pipe’s walls. Once your pipes are ready, this process utilizes specialized equipment, including a set of brushes that spin inside the pipe, pushing the epoxy resin onto the walls. A professional plumber uses an attached video camera to monitor the application, ensuring that an even and complete layer is applied, sealing all nooks and crannies.
Call us for a video inspection of your home's sewer system to determine if your pipes are suitable for epoxy coating. Know what your home's sewer looks like before it's too late!
Pros of Epoxy Coating for Sewer Line Restoration
It’s trenchless. Epoxy coating can be performed without digging up your sewer line or drain pipes, making it a simple, fast, and practical method for sewer line restoration.
It’s adaptable. Epoxy brush coating can be used to coat an entire pipe or just a small section, depending on the problem at hand. This innovative method of epoxy coating is also capable of coating any diameter of pipe, making it suitable for pipes that are too small or too large for traditional lining methods.
It’s safe to use. The epoxy coating is NSF certified, which means it complies with high standards for safety, quality, sustainability, and performance. It is safe to apply on any type of pipes, whether it’s a sewer line, a gas pipe, an oil pipe, or a drinking water pipe. Additionally, it is suitable for pipes made from concrete, PVC, fiberglass, clay, cast iron, and ductile.
How to know if your home is suitable for Epoxy Coating?
Cast iron piping is no longer used in new homes and is unlikely to be found in houses built after the 1980s. The biggest issue with cast iron pipes is their susceptibility to rust and corrosion, which over time can cause holes and cracks in the pipe system. With a cracked cast iron pipe, sewage fails to reach its proper destination and instead accumulates under your home.
One of our main specialties is the installation of cast in place resin pipes. Our CIPP technology enables trenchless pipe repair, allowing us to repair your pipes without the need to break up the floor or dig new trenches. Some of the numerous benefits of CIPP include the lack of evacuation from the property and the avoidance of dismantling floors. This method is more cost-effective and can be completed in a matter of days.