How Chicago’s Municipal Water Affects the Pipes in Your Building
Every glass of water in a Chicago building starts in Lake Michigan. What happens between the lake and the tap is documented and published every year. What happens inside the building is a separate question. From Lake Michigan to Your Building The city draws its...
World Trenchless Day 2026: What No-Dig Pipe Restoration Means for Chicago Buildings
Most building owners do not think much about the pipes behind their walls until something makes them. A backup on a Monday morning. A stain spreading across a ceiling tile. A complaint from a tenant on an upper floor about pressure. By the time the conversation...
Why Licensed Plumbers Make the Difference in Commercial Pipe Lining
When a property manager collects bids for a pipe restoration project, price is usually the first thing compared. It is the easiest number to line up side by side. The harder questions, about who is doing the work and what happens if something goes wrong later, tend to...
Pipe Lining in Occupied Commercial Buildings: How Businesses Stay Open During Pipe Restoration
When a facility manager learns that a building's pipes need work, the first concern is usually not the pipes. It is what happens to the tenants, the staff, and the daily schedule while the work is underway. Closing a floor, cutting into finished walls, and losing...
How a Single Pipe Failure Can Trigger a Water Damage Insurance Claim and How to Prevent It
Plumbing problems rarely appear overnight. In many commercial buildings, issues develop slowly behind walls, beneath floors, or underground until they finally become impossible to ignore. When a pipe does fail, the resulting financial impact extends far beyond the...
Why Chicago Restaurants Are Choosing Pipe Lining Over Traditional Drain Repair
Plumbing problems in a commercial kitchen rarely happen at a convenient time. When a main drain line fails, the immediate concern is getting the water flowing again. However, the reality of a traditional plumbing repair often brings a much larger problem: operational...
Does Pipe Lining Increase Commercial Building Resale Value?
When a commercial building goes to market, every system in that building comes under scrutiny. HVAC, electrical, roofing, and plumbing all get evaluated during due diligence. Of those systems, plumbing is often the one that creates the most uncertainty for buyers,...
How to Budget for Pipe Restoration: A Facility Manager’s Annual Planning Guide
Plumbing rarely makes it into the annual budget until something goes wrong. For most facility managers, pipe repairs show up as emergency line items, unplanned capital requests, or last-minute board approvals that disrupt both operations and finances. The problem is...
Decoding Epoxy Pipe Lining Warranties: What a 10-Year Guarantee Actually Means
When property managers compare pipe restoration options, the conversation usually starts with cost, disruption, and project timelines. But warranties matter too, especially for long-term planning. A warranty helps provide confidence that the repair solution is...
Commercial Plumbing Code Compliance in Chicago: A Property Manager’s Guide to No-Dig Repair
When a commercial plumbing issue shows up, most property managers are focused on solving the immediate problem as quickly as possible. But in a city like Chicago, plumbing repairs also come with another layer to think about: code compliance. Permits, approvals,...
How Proactive Pipe Care Can Lower Insurance Premiums for Chicago HOAs
Insurance renewals are becoming uncomfortable boardroom conversations. Premiums are climbing. Deductibles are rising. Carriers are tightening underwriting standards. For many Chicago HOAs, the question is no longer whether costs will increase, but by how much. Think...
The ROI of Trenchless: Quantifying the Long-Term Value of Epoxy Pipelining for Chicago Businesses
A failing pipe rarely announces itself clearly. It may appear as a leak in a tenant space, a backed-up drain during peak hours, or a persistent odor. For many Chicago businesses, the default response is traditional pipe replacement. Remove the damaged pipe. Install...
Why Spring Is the Best Time to Schedule a Pipe Assessment
When winter ends, most building systems get a quick check. Plumbing should be at the top of that list. Spring is one of the most important times of year to schedule a pipe assessment. The effects of winter do not always show up right away, but they are there. Small...
How Epoxy Pipelining Helps Maintain Clean Potable Water
Clean, reliable water starts with the pipes you don’t see. For many buildings, especially older ones, plumbing systems have been in place for decades. Over time, those pipes can begin to break down internally. What happens inside them can directly affect water...
How Restaurants and Food Facilities Benefit from Hot Water Jetting
For restaurants, commercial kitchens, and food processing plants, clogged drains aren’t just annoying—they can disrupt operations, create unsanitary conditions, and even impact revenue. In environments where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) are constantly washing down the...
Top 5 Hidden Costs of Traditional Drain Repair (and How to Avoid Them)
When it comes to repairing a failing drain line, the sticker price is rarely the whole story. Traditional methods like excavation and pipe replacement often come with unexpected costs—both financial and operational—that don’t show up on the estimate. At NuFlow...
6 Questions a Pipe Camera Investigation Can Answer Instantly
Plumbing problems have a way of showing up at the worst time—and they rarely come with a clear explanation. Slow drains, recurring backups, strange smells, or water damage might all point to something deeper, but figuring out exactly what’s wrong shouldn’t feel like a...
What Are Drain Cleanouts and Why Do They Matter for Your Property?
If you’ve ever dealt with a sewer backup or slow drain in a commercial or multi-unit building, you know how disruptive it can be—not just for tenants or operations, but for your budget and timeline, too. One of the easiest ways to make plumbing problems less stressful...
What You Can Expect During a Pipe Lining Assessment
If you own or manage a commercial building, apartment complex, or multi-residential property, you know plumbing issues don’t just cause inconvenience—they can disrupt operations, upset tenants, and rack up serious costs fast. A pipe lining assessment is your first...
7 Signs Your Pipes Are Not Ready for Winter
Winter has a way of testing your plumbing—sometimes brutally. What feels like a minor issue in the fall can quickly turn into a burst pipe, a flooded basement, or a costly shutdown when temperatures drop. But here’s the good news: most cold-weather plumbing disasters...
5 Top Tips for Happier Tenants as a Residential Property Manager
Managing residential properties goes far beyond collecting rent and scheduling inspections. For a property manager overseeing multi-unit buildings, tenant retention is one of the most important indicators of long-term success. Keeping good tenants means fewer...
Avoid These 4 Costly Mistakes When Fixing Drain Piping
Drain piping failures are among the most disruptive, expensive, and urgent problems in commercial and multi‑unit buildings. Unlike clean water supply lines, drain systems operate silently behind walls, below floors, and under slabs until something goes wrong. When it...
Why Hot Water Jetting Is the Best Solution for Grease-Filled Pipes
In high-use buildings like restaurants, cafeterias, and multi-unit properties, grease buildup inside drain lines is one of the most common causes of backups and slow drainage. Known collectively as FOG (fats, oils, and grease), these materials are byproducts of...
Property Management or Resident? Who is Responsible for a Busted Pipe?
When a pipe bursts in an apartment complex, condominium, or rental property, the aftermath can quickly turn chaotic. Water damage, resident complaints, and urgent repair work are just the beginning. One of the first questions that arises, especially in buildings with...
How You Can Fix These Top 5 Property Management Mistakes
Property management in Chicago is no easy task. Whether you oversee a multi-unit residential building, a commercial facility, or a mixed-use property, challenges can escalate quickly when plumbing, maintenance, or tenant issues are neglected. A small leak, a...
World Trenchless Day 2025: A Smarter Way to Fix Pipes
World Trenchless Day is a global awareness event that recognizes the value of trenchless technologies in maintaining and rehabilitating underground infrastructure. In 2025, it takes place on September 25 and brings together municipalities, building owners, engineers,...
Why Snaking Drains May Do More Harm Than Good
For decades, snaking drains has been the go-to method for clearing clogs. It’s quick, relatively inexpensive, and often seen as the first line of defense when water isn’t draining properly. But while this method may provide short-term relief, it is not always the...
9 Plumbing Maintenance Tips for Chicago Property Managers
If you manage property in Chicago, you already know that plumbing problems can quickly shift from a minor inconvenience to a major crisis. Whether you oversee a small multi-unit building or a large commercial property, a burst pipe, clogged drain, or sudden leak can...
What Is Galvanic Corrosion and Why Is It Wrecking Your Pipes?
When plumbing issues arise, the cause is often more than just old pipes or wear and tear. In many older or retrofitted buildings, the problem may be a slow-moving but highly destructive force known as galvanic corrosion. It’s a process that quietly degrades your...
5 Summer Plumbing Problems You Can Avoid with Epoxy Pipelining
Summers in Chicago don’t just bring warmer weather—they bring plumbing headaches. Between soaring temperatures, increased water usage, and unpredictable storms, plumbing systems experience heightened stress that can lead to costly damage. These issues are particularly...
What Makes Epoxy Pipelining Cost-Effective Compared to Replacement?
When plumbing systems start to fail, whether due to rust, corrosion, or pinhole leaks, most property owners brace themselves for a massive repair bill. That’s because the default assumption is full pipe replacement, a process that often involves gutting walls, tearing...
What’s in Your Water? Signs Your Potable Water Supply Isn’t Safe
Water should be clean, safe, and reliable, especially when it comes to your building’s potable water supply. But when your plumbing system starts to age, the very pipes delivering that water can become a source of contamination. This post explores how to recognize the...
6 Eco-Friendly Plumbing Solutions for Property Managers
As more property managers, HOA boards, and commercial building owners look to improve sustainability, eco-friendly plumbing is a smart place to start. Going green doesn’t just benefit the environment; it also saves on utility bills, reduces maintenance costs, and adds...
How to Fix Waste Vent Corrosion Without Replacing the Entire System
Corroded waste vent pipes may not always be visible, but they can cause major headaches for property owners. These vents play a critical role in maintaining proper air pressure throughout your plumbing system, ensuring wastewater flows freely and sewer gases stay out...
Is Hard Water Damaging Your Plumbing System?
Hard water is a common problem in many homes and buildings across the United States, especially in regions like the Chicago area. Defined by its high levels of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium, it may seem harmless at first. However, over time, it...
Top 5 Reasons to Schedule Epoxy Pipelining This Spring
As winter fades and temperatures rise, spring becomes the perfect time to check in on your plumbing system. Months of snow, freezing temperatures, and ice can take a toll on aging pipes, and spring is when those issues often start to show. For property owners in the...
The Ultimate Guide to the Benefits of Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining
Plumbing issues are inevitable as pipes age and deteriorate, often leading to costly repairs and significant disruption to daily operations. Traditional pipe replacement methods usually involve extensive excavation, significant downtime, and substantial expenses....
Are Chemical Drain Cleaners Safe for Your Pipes?
When confronted with slow-draining sinks, clogged showers, or backed-up plumbing, property owners often reach for chemical drain cleaners as a quick and convenient solution. These widely available products are designed to dissolve blockages swiftly, providing...
How to Protect Your Drinking Water from Legionella in Corroded Pipes
Legionella bacteria can pose serious health risks when it contaminates drinking water. It thrives in warm, stagnant water and can spread through plumbing systems, especially when corrosion creates an ideal breeding ground. For property owners and facility managers,...
5 Benefits of Using PVC Pipes in Modern Plumbing
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipes have become one of the most popular choices in modern plumbing. Their durability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of installation make them a reliable option for both residential and commercial plumbing systems. Let’s take a look at five...
The Environmental Advantages of No-Dig Plumbing Solutions
Are you searching for a no-dig plumbing solution? When most people think of plumbing solutions, they think of traditional plumbing repair, which often includes cutting through walls, jackhammering through concrete foundations, and digging in yards. The truth is that...
Are Copper Pipes in Concrete Slabs Safe from Leaks and Damage?
Does your Chicago building have copper pipes that are embedded in concrete? Copper pipes are often embedded into concrete slabs, walls, and floors because the concrete helps provide stability and durability while helping improve the building's aesthetics. However,...
10 Signs It’s Time to Consider Epoxy Pipelining for Your Property
Have you ever considered lining your plumbing pipes with epoxy? If you’ve only ever considered traditional pipe replacement as a solution for your plumbing woes, you could be doing your wallet and your Chicago building a disservice. Let’s take a look at the top 10...
How to Prevent Salt Corrosion in Your Garage Drain Pipe
Are you worried about salt corrosion in your garage floor drains this winter? Many building owners and property management companies don’t think about the status of their garage drains until it’s too late, and they’ve caused a massive flood in the parking area. The...
Why Maximum CIPP Adhesion is Critical to Pipe Lining Success
Are you thinking about having your plumbing pipes restored with epoxy pipeliners? CIPP pipe lining is growing in popularity, and it can help you extend the useful lives of your existing plumbing pipes. However, for it to work correctly, the pipeliner must fully adhere...
FAQ: Is Epoxy Pipelining a Permanent Solution?
Are you wondering if epoxy pipelining is a durable, long-lasting solution to your plumbing problems? Many people have heard of epoxy pipelining, but they’re not sure what it is or if it works. The quick answer is ‘yes’. Epoxy pipelining is a viable way to restore your...
Why Sewer Gas Smells Are More Dangerous Than You Think
Do you know what sewer gas smells like? It can smell like sulfur, rotten eggs, feces, or simply like something is rotting, and that’s because what you are smelling is rotting. It’s decomposing human waste and food bits that are put down your drain lines and waste...
3 Operating Conditions of a Potable Water System
How often do you think about your potable water system? If you’re like most property managers, superintendents, and facility managers, you might only think about it when someone puts in a maintenance ticket or makes a complaint. The truth is that you should be...
Plumbing Mistakes That Attract Tree Roots and How to Fix Them
Are you worried about tree roots wreaking havoc on your underground plumbing pipes? The roots of trees are extremely good at seeking out water sources. If you have a small leak in an underground pipe and a tree nearby, there’s a good chance that the tree will send...
Behind the Wall: Potable Water Supply Pipes
If you had to rate the reliability of your potable water pipes on a scale from 1 to 10, where would they fall? This assumes that 10 is the most reliable and 1 is the least reliable. If you rated your pipes a 10, there’s a good chance that you haven’t experienced any...
9 Tips for Hiring the Right Pipe Restoration Contractor
Are your plumbing pipes in need of a restoration? Homeowners and businesses can expect their plumbing pipes to last between 20 and 50 years. However, some plumbing pipes, like copper, PVC, and cast iron, can last upwards of 70 to 100 years, under the right conditions,...
How to Fix Pinhole Leaks and Lower Your Water Bills
How would you rate the reliability and durability of your plumbing pipes? Are they full of pinhole leaks? Have you had to call numerous plumbers to your building to stop the leaks? Leaks can be a real problem in new and older buildings. The good news is that there are...
Is NuFlow’s Pipe Lining Suitable for Residential and Commercial Properties?
Are you contemplating epoxy pipe lining but wondering if it works for the plumbing pipes of both residential and commercial buildings? The truth is that epoxy pipe lining works on almost every type of pipe, whether it’s located in a commercial building, apartment...
Beat the Heat: Essential Summer Plumbing Tips You Can’t Miss
You may have heard of winter plumbing issues, but did you know the hot, summer months can also wreak havoc on your commercial or residential plumbing system? This is because nearly all plumbing systems experience increased usage, and the heat can actually cause your...
Warning Signs of Damaged Pipes: How to Identify Problems Before It’s Too Late
Are you concerned about your plumbing pipes this summer? Plumbing systems are vital for ensuring that your building has plenty of fresh drinking water and a way for all of the wastewater to exit your building. When those plumbing pipes become damaged, your highrise,...
The Importance of Maintaining Your Waste Stacks During Summer
How well have you been maintaining the waste stacks in your Chicago building? Waste stacks are part of your building’s drainage system. They are responsible for removing the wastewater from your sinks, bathtubs, and showers, but not your toilets. The drain pipes that...
Inside the Pipe: A Closer Look at Picote Brush Cast Epoxy Applications
Did you know that there are several different ways to line plumbing pipes with epoxy? If you’ve spent any time researching epoxy pipelining solutions, you’re probably familiar with blown-in epoxy and epoxy-soaked pipeliners. However, there’s another solution. It’s...
Don’t Let Grease Clog Your Drains! Top 5 Tips for Preventing FOG Buildup
Have you heard of FOG buildup? While this may sound like a weather phenomenon, it's not. In this instance, FOG stands for fats, oils, and grease, and it’s a common term used in the plumbing industry. The truth is that many drain pipe and sewer line clogs get their...
The Dangers of DIY Pipe Repair: Why You Should Leave it to the Professionals
In order to save money, it may be tempting to do all the pipe repairs for your Chicago building in-house. After all, your maintenance team or yourself could just watch a few online videos, and then, complete all the repairs successfully in the time it would take the...
FAQ: Does Epoxy Pipelining Require Digging or Excavation?
If you’re considering epoxy pipelining in Chicago, you might be wondering if it requires any excavation. After all, having to dig out your old plumbing pipes takes time, increases labor costs, and usually requires hiring additional contractors to restore the excavated...
What Environmental Benefits Does NuFlow Midwest’s Eco-Friendly Pipelining Offer?
According to Gallup, 55 percent of the American population is concerned about their drinking water, and they have plenty of reasons to be concerned. Most recently, a US Kleenex plant located in Connecticut contaminated nearby drinking water with forever chemicals, In...
Avoid Spring Plumbing Disasters with NuFlow Midwest’s Trenchless Pipelining Solutions
Are your Chicago plumbing pipes ready for spring? As the temperatures warm from winter to spring, building owners need to be aware of the potential plumbing pipe problems they could encounter. Let’s take a look at the most common plumbing pipe issues and how...
Can Epoxy Pipelining Fix Leaks and Cracks in Pipes?
Are your plumbing pipes aging, leaking, and cracking? While most plumbing pipes have an expected useful life of between 20 and 100 years, they can start showing signs of wear and tear sooner than that, especially around seams and joints. When this happens, you might...
Benefits of Epoxy Pipelining for Multi-Unit Properties
Are you thinking about having your plumbing pipes lined with epoxy? Epoxy pipelining is a great way to rehabilitate your pipes without all the mess and hassle of replacing your plumbing pipes. This is especially true for highrise buildings with multiple tenant units....
FAQ: Is Maintenance Required for Epoxy Lined Pipes?
Are you considering having your Chicago building’s plumbing pipes lined with epoxy? Lining your pipes with epoxy can extend the useful lives of your existing plumbing pipes. It’s also minimally invasive and doesn’t cause as much of a hindrance to your residents as a...
NuFlow Midwest’s New Year Plumbing Refresh Tips
Are you ready for the new year? If you’re like most people, you’ve probably set a few New Year's resolutions. Maybe you’d like to lose a few pounds, eat healthier, get active, save money, or become more environmentally conscious. If your New Year's resolutions involve...
Top 10 Steps to Avoid Having Frozen Pipes
Every winter, there seems to be at least one picture that circles the Internet of a building or home covered in a waterfall of ice. These ice waterfalls occur when a pipe has frozen and burst, and the water has leaked out of the building and down an exterior wall....
The Consequences of Ignoring Plumbing Leaks
Did you know that the average age of plumbing pipes in the US is 45 years? That means that the majority of the water pipes were installed around 1978. The bad news is that all those plumbing pipes are reaching the ends of their useful lives, and the ones in your...
How Does NuFlow Midwest’s CIPP Technology Improve Water Flow and Minimize Disruptions?
Are you looking for a way to rehabilitate your plumbing pipes without damaging the surrounding infrastructure? With a traditional pipe replacement, plumbers must remove sections of drywall, masonry, or even the ground to reach your plumbing pipes, remove them, and...
The Impact of Water Pressure on Your Pipes
How’s the water pressure in your Chicago building? If your residents are like most people, they probably love high-pressure because it makes showers more pleasant and ensures that those fancy massaging showerheads do their jobs. It also ensures that if multiple...
Picote Brush Cast Epoxy vs. Traditional Epoxy: A Closer Look at Material Differences
Do you know the difference between Picote brush cast epoxy and traditional pipelining epoxy? Both types of epoxy are used to rehabilitate worn plumbing pipes. However, the method of installation and the types of pipes used can differ. Let’s take a look at some of the...
How to Keep Your Property’s Plumbing System Up to Code: Tips for Staying Compliant with Regulations
Is your Chicago building’s plumbing system up to code? The city of Chicago and the national regulations state that plumbing systems must be of a certain quality and certain aspects of your plumbing system must be functional in order for the system to be legally...
The 8 Advantages of Hiring a Professional Plumbing Service for Your Property Management Needs
How do you handle routine maintenance and plumbing emergencies for your property? Do you have your maintenance team handle it, or do you try to DIY it to save some money? The truth of the matter is that you should be hiring professional plumbers for every plumbing...
World Trenchless Day 2023: Celebrating Innovations and Solutions
Are you ready to celebrate with us on World Trenchless Day? In 2024, we’ll be celebrating World Trenchless Day on September 28. This is a day where we celebrate the advancements in trenchless technology, the improvements in safety, and its benefits for the...
How Does Epoxy Pipelining Compare to Traditional Pipe Replacement in Terms of Cost?
When it comes to rehabilitating your plumbing pipes, you have two choices. You can have your original pipes ripped out and replaced with new pipes, or you can have your existing pipes lined with epoxy. Both methods have their pros and cons. With new pipes, you’ll get...
Autumn Pipe Rehabilitation: NuFlow Midwest’s Protection from Seasonal Challenges
As we enter the end of the summer season, we can look forward to cooler temperatures, fall desserts, and the holiday season, but while you’re getting ready for all of those events, don’t forget about your property’s drainage system. With cooler temperatures, come the...
Boost Property Value: Top 5 Essential Plumbing Upgrades for Property Managers
Are you looking to make energy-efficient plumbing upgrades while increasing the value of your multi-unit highrise? One of the ways you can do this is by implementing strategic plumbing upgrades, like installing water-saving fixtures, upgrading your water heaters,...
Protect Your Pipes from Hard Water and Mineral Buildup
Are you having problems with hard water and mineral buildup? Water is typically categorized as either soft or hard. Hard water, which contains a significant amount of dissolved minerals, can lead to the accumulation of mineral deposits. If you have hard water, you may...
FAQ: Is Epoxy Pipelining Suitable for All Pipes?
Are you wondering what epoxy pipelining is and if it’s a good solution for rehabilitating all types of plumbing pipes? Epoxy pipelining or epoxy pipe coating is a trenchless technology that’s used to rehabilitate and restore old potable water lines, drain pipes, and...
Revitalize Your Pipes with NuFlow Midwest’s CIPP Liners
How many floor drain drops do you have on your property and in your Chicago building? A floor drain drop occurs when you have drains and pipes that run through concrete, and the part of the pipe that runs through the concrete from the drain grate is called the drop....
Epoxy Pipelining and The Science Behind It
Have you ever considered lining your pipes with epoxy rather than replacing all the pipes in your Chicago building? Epoxy pipelining is a trenchless way to rehabilitate and extend the useful lives of your plumbing pipes without all the mess and debris caused by the...
NuFlow Midwest’s Picote Brush Cast Epoxy, Explained
NuFlow Midwest of Chicago would like to introduce a new epoxy pipelining product that can be used to rehabilitate plumbing pipes that range in diameter from 1.25 inches to 12 inches. This revolutionary, new, all-solids epoxy is called Picote Brush Cast Epoxy, and it...
Educating Tenants on Proper Plumbing Maintenance
Do your tenants know how to take care of their plumbing systems in order to reduce downtime due to maintenance? Since plumbing pipes are hidden behind walls, under floors, and inside basements, people rarely tend to think about them until there’s a problem, and once...
Problems With Tree Root Infiltration? Here’s What to Do
Are you having problems with tree root infiltration in your sewer lines? Tree roots can be particularly obnoxious because they are thick, tough, and relentless when it comes to seeking out nutrients and water. Of course, they have to be in order to support the tree...
FAQs About Epoxy Pipe Lining
Are you considering lining your plumbing pipes with an epoxy pipe liner or coating? Epoxy pipe lining can be used to rehabilitate old plumbing pipes and fix small leaks and cracks. It also extends the useful life of your current pipes by creating a pipe within a pipe....
Top 5 Causes of Plumbing Leaks and How to Prevent Them
How well-maintained is your plumbing system? If it isn’t well-maintained, you could be faced with plumbing leaks, which are frustrating for both building management and your tenants. Thankfully, understanding the top causes of plumbing leaks can help you take...
5 Epoxy Pipe Lining Myths
Are you concerned about some information that you’ve found on the Internet, regarding epoxy pipe lining? While there are droves of information on this pipe rehabilitation technology, some of it simply perpetuates myths and untruths. Let’s take a look at some of the...
Low Water Pressure: A Sign of an Impending Disaster You Don’t Want to Ignore
Is your building experiencing low water pressure? If you have numerous tenant complaints about low water pressure when one or more fixtures are in operation, it could be a sign of a major problem, especially if you own and operate a high-rise building. Let’s take a...
How to Fix a Salt Corroded Garage Drain Pipe
If you are a Chicago property manager, there could be a problem lurking below or near your building. It is an issue that is unseen and rarely a concern...until it manifests itself in an ugly and damaging way: a salt-corroded garage drain pipe. You see, in a cold...
Know the Answer to These 3 Questions Before You Have a Plumbing Problem
How much do you know about the plumbing system in your building? If you're like most people, you know that if you turn on a shower or a tap, water flows out. If you don't capture it in a glass, pot, or another type of vessel, it'll go down the drain where it makes its...
A ‘No Dig Method’ for Repairing Copper Pipes in Concrete Slab
Are you concerned about how to repair copper pipes inside a concrete slab? If you have leaking copper pipes in a concrete slab or behind bricks or cinder blocks, you should be concerned. This is because you cannot see pipes that are hidden behind walls, ceilings, and...
FAQ: Can Water from an Upper Apartment Backup into Lower Floor Apartment Drain?
Have you ever wondered if wastewater in your condo or apartment building can backup from an upper apartment to a lower-level apartment drain? While this may sound impossible, it’s not unheard of. Let’s take a look at how and why this occurs. 1. Can Black and Greywater...
Routine Plumbing Maintenance Must: Hydro-Jetting Sewer Lines and Drains
Are you contemplating whether or not you need to clean your drains before the holidays or even during them? The truth is that if you’re not scheduling a hydro-jet cleaning, you could be setting yourself up for major clogs during the winter and holiday season. This is...
Winter Plumbing Maintenance Checklist for Chicago Property Managers
Are your plumbing pipes prepared for winter and the holiday cooking season? With temperatures getting colder and people spending more time indoors due to those cold temperatures, it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your pipes, making sure they’re in good...
2 Proactive Steps to Preventing PVC Pipe Leaks
How much do you know about PVC pipe leaks? As a building owner or property manager, you probably know that PVC pipes are extremely durable. They have an average life expectancy of 50 years, and they rarely fail. However, if they do fail and leak, you’ll have the same...
Corrosive Water Could Be the Cause of Your Corroded Plumbing Pipes
You’ve probably heard that water is the ultimate solvent. Given enough time and enough flow, water has the potential to dissolve anything, including rock. When it comes to the metal plumbing pipes in your building, you should keep watch for corrosive water, which is...
Successful Plumbing Predictive Maintenance Starts With This
Do you utilize predictive maintenance or preventative maintenance? If you’re like most property owners, property managers, or business owners, you probably don’t think there’s much difference between the two. The truth is that there are a few differences between the...
World Trenchless Day: Celebrating the Advancements and Benefits of Trenchless Plumbing Technology
Did you know that World Trenchless Day is September 22, 2022? On World Trenchless Day, we celebrate the advancements and benefits of trenchless plumbing. We also recognize all the professionals that help make trenchless plumbing a possibility, including the...
Inspect your Copper Plumbing Pipes to Prevent Future Problems
Do you have copper pipes in your Chicago building? Copper pipes were and are a popular choice due to their versatility, resistance to corrosion, and anti-bacterial properties. While they have a lot of positives, including their expected 50+ year lifespan, they also...
How Pinhole Leaks in Copper Piping Can Lead to Tenant Disaster
Are you concerned about pinhole leaks in your copper piping? If you’re not, you should be. This is because pinhole leaks can cause damage behind your walls, and if you have enough of them, the water pressure in your building can be significantly decreased, causing...