by David Wiley | Jul 23, 2020 | Copper Pipes, Corroded Pipes, potable water pipes, Property Manager
What types of metals are inside your plumbing system? Plumbing pipes can be manufactured out of iron, cast iron, stainless steel, galvanized pipe, brass and copper. The unfortunate truth is that all of these metals don’t work well together, and when they are placed...
by Megan Schneider | Apr 24, 2019 | Epoxy Pipe Lining, Facility Manager, Internal Pipe Coating, Pipe Assessment, Pipe Coating, Pipe Lining, Pipe lining restoration, plumbing maintenance, Plumbing Pipes, potable water pipes, Preventive Maintenance, Property Management, Property Manager, Residential
One of the biggest problems with high-rise buildings is decreasing water pressure as you move higher up the building with the penthouse or top floor having the lowest water pressure. Thankfully, there are some things you can do to increase water pressure throughout...
by David Wiley | Apr 10, 2019 | Epoxy Pipe Lining, Facility Manager, Internal Pipe Coating, Pipe Assessment, Pipe Failure, Pipe lining restoration, Pipe Restoration, Plumbing Pipes, plumbing restoration, potable water pipes, Property Management, Property Manager
Galvanized steel was first developed in the early 1800s, but it didn’t become popular until the 1850s and 1860s. It’s manufactured by coating steel with liquid zinc, which provides a barrier against corrosion and extends the useful life of the pipes. Because of its...
by David Wiley | Feb 14, 2019 | Epoxy Pipe Lining, Facility Manager, Pipe Assessment, Pipe Coating, potable water pipes, Property Management, Property Manager, Trenchless Technology
There are four primary types of resins used for pipelining applications, including epoxy, polyester, silica and vinyl, and they each have their own distinct benefits and drawbacks. Here at NuFlow in Chicago, we offer epoxy resin due to its durability, low shrink rate...
by David Wiley | Dec 13, 2018 | Corroded Pipes, Epoxy Pipe Lining, Facility Manager, Internal Pipe Coating, Pipe Assessment, Pipe Lining, Pipe lining restoration, Pipe Restoration, Plumbing Contractor, plumbing maintenance, potable water pipes, Property Management
Are you thinking about having your potable water pipes lined in your Chicago apartment building, condo or co-op? The pipelining process is much less invasive and faster than having your pipes traditionally replaced. However, many building owners, superintendents and...
by David Wiley | Sep 12, 2018 | Corroded Pipes, Epoxy Pipe Lining, Facility Manager, Internal Pipe Coating, Pipe Assessment, Pipe Coating, Pipe Failure, Pipe Lining, Pipe lining restoration, Pipe Restoration, plumbing restoration, potable water pipes, Predictive Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Property Management, Property Manager, Trenchless Technology
Are you looking for trenchless restoration for your Chicago building’s plumbing pipes? If you are, you’ve probably come across information about epoxy pipe lining, which is a relatively new way to restore plumbing pipes and extend their useful lives. Below are a few...
