The Pros and Cons of Pipe Coating in El Paso

Although not visible, your pipes are an integral part of your El Paso home’s overall function. Piping systems are laid out as your home is under construction. After that, however, homeowners don’t give their pipes much thought. When something goes wrong, however, it can spell serious trouble. 

Thanks to advanced technology and plumbing techniques, professional plumbers in El Paso can keep your pipes healthy without tearing out walls or digging out your backyard. 

There are ways that a resident can increase their pipe’s longevity. Let’s take a look at some below!

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Trenchless Pipe Bursting — A Way to Fix Pipes Without Digging Up Your Yard

The idea behind trenchless pipe bursting revolves around fixing plumbing issues in a way that minimizes and causes the least harm to a person’s property or home. Using trenchless solutions means that we can assess the damage and even fix issues without tearing out walls or your hard-earned landscaping in your backyard. 

Before such technologies and techniques came about, the go-to procedure of fixing pipes involved tearing up the backyard and digging out trenches to access the damaged piping. Some plumbing professionals still rely on these methods today, but there are better options available. 

Pipe Coatings to Increase Your Pipe’s Longevity

In addition to advanced techniques to reach pipes and solve issues without digging, property owners can engage in preventative tactics to improve the health and performance of their pipes.  

It is well understood that pipes will undergo a normal amount of corrosion, so a lot of maintenance efforts and repairs are related to the natural corrosion of the pipes or the natural environment seeping in. One way to increase the longevity of pipes is by protecting them using coatings. The different types of pipeline coating include: 

• Coal tar enamel coating
• Metallic spray coatings
• Epoxy 
• Plant-applied tape systems
• Polyolefin 

How Do These Materials Work to Protect Your Pipes? Pros and Cons of Each

There are varying advantages and disadvantages to each pipe coating. Choosing the right one might depend on several factors, including the type of piping, climate, external environment, etc. Pipe coating repairs pipes without having to replace them. Epoxy resin, for example, can be used to seal cracks or repair damage. 

The advantages of using these materials to shield and protect your pipes help property owners outweigh the costs of repairs or maintenance. Pipe coatings are affordable, can last a long time, protect from corrosion, and save the hassle of pipe replacement. 

A close look at the different characteristics of each material: 

• Coal Tar Enamel Coatings: This type of coating has a fair adhesion to steel, but there might be health concerns attributed to the use of this material. 

• Metallic Spray Coatings: The great advantage of using metallic spray coatings is that they offer corrosion protection under a wide range of environmental conditions. They are also low-cost and relatively easy to obtain. These types of coatings are used to combat corrosion in various industries, including the petrochemical industry. The spray is used to reduce maintenance costs as damage from the pipes can make repairs very expensive. 

• Epoxy Coating: This popular type of coating has excellent adhesion to steel and can resist disbondment. This type of material is cost-effective, eco-friendly, and safe. This is a very durable material that will provide excellent longevity. 

• Polyolefin Coatings: There are different types of polyolefin coatings, including those which are crosshead extruded and dual-side extruded. Advantages of this material are that they have good non-polluting qualities and have a solid adhesion to steel. They can also resist the disbondment due to the cathodic protection. The crosshead extruded polyolefin material, however, might suffer disbondment due to its cathodic protection. 

• Multilayer extruded system of polyolefin or multi-layer epoxy: The advantages of this material include its excellent adhesion to steel, resistance to disbondment, and high abrasion resistance. The cons of this material are usually attributed to its cost and the difficulty in installation and application. 

Protect Your Pipes and Plumbing Fixtures in El Paso Today!

If you’re looking to protect your plumbing and plumbing fixtures, there are ways to protect your infrastructure through proper materials and using professional services that reduce damage to your property. 

Have questions about plumbing and trenchless services? Connect with us at El Paso Trenchless Solutions and learn about how we help property owners deal with plumbing and piping issues.