How to Tell When a Water Line Needs Repair: Trenchless for Water Lines
The most common signs of impending water line repair are leaky faucets, loss of water pressure, discolored water, and dampness or mold on...
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How to Defrost Frozen Pipes
Depending on location and material, how to defrost frozen pipes is different for each circumstance. There are several methods used to defrost frozen pipes including pipe...
Cleaning and Repairing Tuberculation in Pipes
Tuberculation in pipes occurs in cast iron plumbing resulting in a brown slime buildup on the interior of the line. Repairing the damage requires shotcrete or gunite...
The Process of Borehole Expansion
Borehole expansion may prove necessary overtime. Newer technologies, allow workers to expand the existing casings and avoid traditional telescoping hazards.
What is a No Dig Show?
Education is an important point for trenchless technology companies, as the industry is still relatively new and growing. A no dig show allows these leaders to come...
Using Trenchless Technology to Fix Channeling Pipelines
When the bottom of a pipe erodes in a process known as channeling, it becomes problematic for a homeowner. However, the use of trenchless technology repairs the...
How Tunnel Boring Machines Work
The efficient modern tunnel boring machine (TBM) that smoothly slices through clay, rock and shale is a result of many failed attempts at making a machine that is...
When Trenchless Technology is Not Feasible
Three viewpoints tell at least part of the tale on when trenchless technology may or may not be the right choice. Trenchless technology cannot be used for line belly but...
Line Belly Vs. Channeling: When Trenchless Can't be Used for Repair
When a blockage occurs, is it a line belly or channeling? Line belly cannot be repaired using trenchless methods, but channeling can. Diagnosing the issue properly can...
The Basics of Trenchless Microtunneling Projects
Microtunneling is a trenchless construction technique that allows an operator to bore small diameter holes over great distances. The new pipelines are jacked in place...
Is the Elon Musk Tunnel Boring Machine a Game Changer?
The Elon Musk tunnel boring machine (TBM) is surprisingly a used one he named Godot, which is 14-feet in diameter and about 400-feet long. Godot is already working his...
Tips on Preventing Frozen Pipes
'Prevention is better than cure' is an old and wise adage and it applies well to winter preparation and preventing frozen pipes. Locate outside hoses... insulate drain...
Avoid a Busted Water Pipe by Taking These Simple Steps
When you do experience a busted water pipe, there's a better option to digging up your yard to repair or replace it. Trenchless technology has an array of trenchless...
How Bid On That Trenchless City Project
Bidding on a city project will require you to provide information on your budget, timeline and your contingency plan. You'll have to give realistic timeframes and budget...
Signs Your Borehole Is Losing Integrity
Borehole integrity is vital to the safety and success of a drilling project. There are several issues that can lead to borehole collapse like borehole narrowing,...
Studies Claim the Trenchless Construction Cost Comparison is Massive
Four studies claim the trenchless construction cost comparison vs traditional trenching is massive, saving cities and municipalities millions in rehabilitation projects...
