Call Tuscaloosa Plumbing Company when you have a back up,
Or for an inspection of your sewer system. We can offer you
cost effective solutions to your sewer and drain problems.
What are the factors that can cause backups?
One factor is buildup such as soap residue, garbage
disposal waste, hair, and grease. Buildup leads to unwanted
backups, but can be the easiest to correct and control.
A second factor which can contribute to backups is the age
and/or condition of your drain lines. Old pipes were
made of terra cotta or clay and usually came 3 feet in length.
Because an average line had many joints, the rate of failure
increases due to poorly sealed joints , root infiltration or pipe
degradation.
Orangeburg pipe was introduced as a new concept in
pipe manufacturing. Made of many layers of tar paper, the
interior of this type of pipe tends to fail when the inner
most layer bubbles and/or deforms from outside pressures .
Then, cast iron was introduced as strong and more durable
pipe. The biggest problem with cast iron is rusting from the
inside causing restriction. Today, plastic pipe is commonly
used proving itself to be very reliable when installed
properly.
Proper installation of your pipes is imperative to keep
them free flowing. Improper bedding of drain lines can cause
settlement resulting in improper slopes or dips, sunken
joints, root infiltration or breaks. The result of these
problems is improper flow and buildup.
What is involved in removing roots from my line?
Roots can cause back ups in most types of pipe. Commonly,
small fibrous roots can infiltrate any joint or crack in your
pipe and grow thick enough to clog a line. The best solution
is to cut the roots out using cutters or blades and then treat
the line with a foaming root killer, such as Rootx ®. Rootx is
a non-systemic chemical with the active ingredient Dichlobenil
that retards any further root growth for up to one year. If
you choose not to treat the line with a root killer, the roots
will grow in thicker and heavier causing another blockage
before long. In time, root growth will ultimately destroy the
integrity of pipe leading to pipeline replacement.
What can I do to reduce the risk of my lines
backing up?
A few simple practices can help to alleviate problems:
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