The Importance of Innovative Pipeline Technologies (IPT Liners) in Residential Plumbing

Traditional pipe replacement requires extensive excavation, landscape destruction, and major expense. Innovative Pipeline Technologies (IPT) offers trenchless solutions that repair pipes from inside. What is IPT lining: epoxy-saturated liner inserted into damaged pipe, inflated to press against pipe walls, cures to form new pipe within old pipe, and creates seamless, durable pipe lasting 50+ years. Applications include sewer line repair, water line rehabilitation, storm drain restoration, and underground pipe fixing without digging. Advantages over traditional repair: no excavation required (preserves landscaping, driveways, foundations), faster installation (hours vs days), less expensive (50-70% savings on total project cost), minimal property disruption, longer lasting than traditional pipes, and improved flow capacity (smooth interior). When IPT is recommended: cracked or broken pipes from age or settling, root-infiltrated sewer lines, corroded metal pipes, pipes under structures (driveways, patios, buildings), and situations where excavation is impractical or expensive. Process includes camera inspection to assess damage, cleaning pipe interior, measuring and preparing liner, inserting and inflating liner, curing liner (chemical or UV), final inspection with camera, and restoration of access points. Cost comparison: traditional dig and replace costs $5,000-15,000+, IPT lining costs $2,500-7,000, with no landscaping restoration needed. Ideal for homeowners wanting to preserve landscaping, property value, and avoid major disruption. Wood's Plumbing is certified in trenchless repair technology.