Sewer line pipes are bound to leak because of tear and wear or pressure brought about by clogs. A broken or leaking pipe can contaminate your land and create many other problems. Our certified trenchless technicians can fix this problem using the pipe-bursting technique.

Homebuilders scrambled in the decades that followed World War II to keep up with the housing boom's needs. Building materials that were inexpensive gained popularity as more and more homes were required to house the expanding post-war family. An example of such a building material was Orangeburg pipes.

Orangeburg pipes, a brand of bituminous fiber sewage pipe, are produced by Orangeburg Manufacturing Company. The pipes were made from wood fibers that were joined with a water-repellent glue and filled with a liquid pitch made from coal tar. Many plumbers of the era held Orangeburg in high regard since it was lightweight and simple to cut. Between the 1940s and 1970s, it was frequently utilized in home construction but has been found in homes in Spokane County in homes built as late as 1985 due to the overstock of Orangeburg pipe that the State had on hand.

Tree roots normally grow towards the direction of minerals and water. Unfortunately, your sewer line contains water and minerals. This is what causes tree roots to infiltrate pipes, which causes breaks in the pipe and makes for an unsealed sewer line that will deteriorate with time. You should contact a qualified sewer line technician as soon as you notice this problem.

Pipes, particularly cast iron, corrode with time because of carbonates like calcium that move inside pipes. This weakens pipes, causing them to start leaking.

Clay is exceedingly brittle, as anyone who has attempted to make pottery and handled a finished product can attest. So if a clay sewage pipe is put under too much pressure or if the ground shifts, it could break and result in a serious plumbing problem. Clay pipes have been used for many years and have a decent lifespan if properly installed, so you possibly may not need to replace your sewer line just yet if it is older but still functional. However, you should be aware that clay pipes can break, particularly if there are big trees close to the sewer line on your property. When it's time to replace the sewer line, you should probably choose a more contemporary material that will be more resilient.