Metal Pipe Corrosion
Pipe corrosion usually refers to buildup within copper pipe, galvanized iron, steel, or cast/black iron pipe. Pipe corrosion contributes to pinhole and slab leaks, reduced water flow, stained water, sediment or flakes, and odors of metal or sulfur present in the water. Pipe corrosion is caused by a number of factors, but mostly because of one of the following: improper grounding or electric continuity, water chemistry, improper plumbing construction, water temperature, water flow velocity, foreign objects introduced into the system, and concentration of buildup.
What can be done about pipe corrosion?
The main reactions to pipe corrosion are repair and replacement. Both repair and replacement require a significant investment in materials and labor to remove damaged piping and install new piping, including bringing installations up to code. We offer a true alternative solution with our epoxy pipe lining process. We prepare the old piping system by sand blasting away the corrosion and buildup, then line the internal pipe with our durable epoxy coating. Residential applications take as little as two days. Commercial applications vary based on project size.
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