If you own an older building, there’s a good chance that your vertical roof drains need some extra care. Most vertical drains start deteriorating after 30 years, which means that you can start seeing cracks and leaks.
It may be tempting to ignore those leaks, especially if they’re small, but keep in mind that those small problems can become major issues fast. The longer you let these issues go, the tougher and more expensive it can get to deal with them later.
So why do business owners avoid a problem that they could fix right away? Because vertical roof drain repair is costly, noisy, and disruptive. The good news? A process called CIPP, or cured-in-place pipe technology, has made the process much easier. With CIPP, a specialist will insert an inner pipe into the existing pipe, which blocks cracks and adds strength and durability.
CIPP comes with several benefits for vertical drains. Here are four of the most important ones.
Cost-Effectiveness
CIPP provides a cost-effective way to get your vertical pipes back in shape. Other vertical pipe repair methods require demolition. A specialist has to tear down part of a wall to get to the broken pipe. CIPP pipes, on the other hand, are inserted through an existing access point. This means no destruction and no resulting repair costs.
Damage Minimization
That lack of destruction is also a benefit. Wall renovation is one of the biggest downsides of traditional pipe repair. It’s noisy, ugly, and takes time to get back to normal. With CIPP, however, you can repair your vertical roof drains and leave your walls intact.
Durability
CIPP liners have a long lifespan. They can keep your vertical drains flowing for 50 years. A CIPP pipe provides durable reinforcement for its host pipe, so you get double the strength.
Better Water Flow
Some people worry that CIPP will decrease the water flow in their vertical roof pipes. In fact, the opposite is true. First of all, in spite of their durability, CIPP pipes are both thin and flexible. They adhere tightly to the host pipe and take up minimal space. Second, as they adhere to the host pipe, they smooth over air pockets and other sources of friction. Without that friction, water can flow more easily.
CIPP for Vertical Roof Drains
A CIPP specialist can repair your vertical roof drains in a matter of hours. Ready to get started with CIPP? Have questions about the process? Let a member of the Advanced Pipe Repair team help. Get in touch with us today for more information.