Orangeburg pipes were a popular pipeline material in the past, but with the advancements in technology and materials, these pipes have been phased out for a variety of reasons
The Implementation Of Orangeburg Pipes
If your home has Orangeburg pipes, they are probably due for some restoration. These types of pipes were installed in homes until 1970, so if you own a home that is at least 30 years old, chances are this pipe system will be outdated and need to be repaired or replaced. It’s very important to be aware of this because Orangeburg pipes are made up of just wood pulp and pitch, leaving it to absorb water over time and become brittle. While these pipes were once cost-efficient, the potential damage will not be. If a pipe were to begin to leak or even burst, the injury to your home could result in expensive solutions and even a temporary hold on living in your home.
How Vietzke Trenchless Does Orangeburg Pipe Repairs
Luckily, Vietzke Trenchless has a timely and efficient method to restore your Orangeburg pipe. We rely on pipe bursting, which does not require us to excavate large portions of your yard or parts of your home that make it charming. All we need are two access points to repair a pipeline. We begin by digging the entrance point at the beginning of the damaged pipe and an exit point at the end of the pipeline. Through the entry point, we will insert a special bursting head with a brand-new pipe attached to it. The bursting head and new pipe will be the same diameter as the existing, damaged pipe. The bursting head will be pushed through the pipe using hydraulic power, breaking up the existing pipe. The broken-up pipe materials are pushed into the surrounding soil. Once the bursting head has moved all the way through the pipe, there will be a new pipe in place of the old one. We will remove the bursting head from the exit point, wherein the new pipe will be fitted to the existing system. Vietzke Trenchless will refill the holes, and the new pipe will be ready for immediate use.
Our team is able to replace your old Orangeburg pipe with one that is state-of-the-art. It smooths over cracks and abrasions and can be used for virtually any depth of pipe. And this is a service that can generally be done within one day, so there’s a little inconvenience for you.
Call Vietzke Trenchless To Learn More
If you’d like to speak to a technician about restoring your Orangeburg pipes, please give us a call at 509-244-9607!
