Advantages of Cast Iron Pipes
Cast iron pipes have been used as sewer lines for centuries, with records showing that cast iron was utilized for plumbing as far back as the 17th century (in Versailles, no less). As a company specializing in trenchless pipe lining in St. Louis, MO, Nu Flow St. Louis works with a variety of pipe materials. In our experience, cast iron pipes offer a wide range of benefits, which we’ll be outlining below.
Durability and Strength
Cast iron is one of the strongest and most durable of all the materials that pipe lining companies work with. Unlike other piping materials, it does not bend or deflect under heavy ground weight as fast as other piping materials. This makes them perfect for underground piping and above-ground plumbing because they best withstand heavy rains, snow, and wind.
With proper care, cast iron pipes can last up to 100 years. With cast iron pipe lining, we can easily replace or repair different sections, prolonging the service life of a pipe material that already has an impressive lifespan to begin with.
Compared to those with PVC pipes, property owners with cast iron pipes as their sewer lines also hardly complain about tree intrusion. This is because cast iron pipes have a hard, solid surface that is practically impenetrable, unless of course there’s already some deterioration. If there is deterioration at any level, we’ll need to carry out sewer pipe lining services.
Safety
In many fire-related accidents, there are casualties brought on due to the gasses released during the combustion and heating of standard building materials and furniture. However, because cast iron pipes are fire resistant, they don't burn or emit any gasses and chemicals, and are non-combustible making it safer compared to other pipe materials.
Cost-Effectiveness
With cast iron pipes lasting long like they do, you likely won’t be needing CIPP lining all that often after the first one, since cast iron pipes are known to be durable, on top of their resistance to high water pressure, among other things.
Contact Nu Flow St. Louis today to learn more about how we can help with your cast iron pipes.
