Archive for July, 2011

What is Trenchless Sewer Repair

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

What Is Trenchless Sewer Repair? Trenchless sewer repair refers to the repair or replacement of damaged underground sewer lines without creating a huge trench across your landscape, and prevents any possible damage to existing structures and driveways. These sewer lines may be of any length and diameter. Also, trenchless sewer repair is quicker, mkaes less noise, and less expensive than the traditional method that involves extensive digging through the ground. For trenchless sewer repair, two holes are created at the ends of the sewer line.

There are two main types of trenchless sewer repair. Sewer pipe relining is the insertion of a flexible liner through one hole and pulled through the existing pipe until it reaches the other hole. The liner is coated with epoxy resin. The liner is then unraveled using air into the old sewer line. The epoxy coated side is simultaneously pushed against the interior wall of the existing sewer line. Once in place, a bladder is inserted the full length of the new liner and inflated with high pressure,The sides of the liners then seals all the leaks and cracks of the damaged pipe. This method is usually employed if the existing pipe is of reasonable size for the number of occupants within the house or building, and is still within its normal lifespan. If done properly, sewer pipe relining may last for more than twenty or thirty years.

For sewer pipes that have suffered far greater damage, the other option is the use of sewer pipe bursting. A cable is run through the whole length of sewer line and connected to a tool called a bursting head. This bursting head is then that is attached to a replacement sewer pipe. With a power hydraulic winch, the bursting head is pulled through the sewer line, breaking up the old pipe while pulling the new pipe in behind it. Trenchless sewer repair is a modern method that is fast and avoids expensive damage to to your landscape. Your garage, sidewalks, and trees need not be disturbed. For a more stress-free way to maintain the plumbing, trenchless sewer line repair is your more logical option.

This is a guest post by Brad, Who is the expert in the field of plumbing. He is one of the member of BBB association – Baltimore. In this article Brad speaks about Trenchless  Sewer Repair  .  

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What Are The Different Types of Doors?

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

This is a guest post by Patrick from Window Glass Phoenix – he specializes in Phoenix Sliding Door Repair & Phoenix Window Repair.

Doors are movable structures that are used to close an entrance or an exit. There are different types of doors based on design and style. Some of the different types of doors based on design and style are saloon door, barn door, Gibb door, French door, and stable door.

Saloon doors are the kind of doors you will find in many public bars. This kind of doors is normally associated with the Wild West. They are lightweight swing doors that come in pairs. These doors can be move in both directions and are also called caf doors. The hinges of these doors close the doors irrespective of which way they have been opened. This is due to the spring mechanism that is incorporated with the doors. Those saloon doors that start from chest level and go down to knee level are called batwing doors.

Barn doors are doors usually found in barns. These doors are big size because the barn is big in size.

Any door that has no visible trim as well as any other operable component is called a Gibb door or a blind door. This kind of doors is designed in such a manner that they merge with the surrounding walls. In short these doors are doors disguised as walls.

French doors are doors which have one or more panels that are made of either transparent or translucent materials. These panels are called lites or lights. Their resemblance to door-height casement window has got them the name French window. A central mullion that is found in some casement window pairs is not found in a pair of French door. This allows the doors to be opened wider. The base of the French door should have a weather strip. This weather strip should be included at places where the doors meet so as to prevent water ingress.

Stable door is a door that is cut horizontally into two equal parts. The top half of this door is usually open so that the horse or any other animal can be fed. Bottom half of the door is normally closed so that the horse or animal is stays inside. This kind of door is usually found in stables, but they have been adapted so that they can be used in homes. The other names for this door are the Dutch door or half door.

Based on the mechanism used one can find hinged doors, rotating doors, sliding doors and folding doors.

Most doors are hinged doors that allow them to open in one direction and not the other. These doors have vertical axis of rotation usually, but some have horizontal axis of rotation like in the case of garage doors.

Rotating doors have center hinge around which they rotate. Revolving doors usually have four wings. In the case of butterfly doors only two wings are there.

Siding doors are doors that have tracks on which they slide open or close.

Folding doors are similar to sliding doors except that they fold when opened.

What Is a Sewer Ejector – Why Is It Important?

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

This is a guest post by Marx from Bay Area Plumber; they specialize in Sewer Repair San Francisco & Water Heater San Francisco.

Have you recently built a basement in your house but your sewer is higher than the basement floor?
For many of us wishing to convert our drab basements into bedrooms seem like a distant idea due to
plumbing hassles. Where do you let the drain pass when the septic lines are on the ground level? In
situations like this where miscalculations lead to the lower floors facing problems due to the sewer
being at a higher level, ejector pumps or sewer ejectors are employed to provide an instant solution.

A sewage ejector is nothing but a plumbing system or a device which pumps human waste, clears water
and pumps it higher to reach your sewer line. Normally water follows the course of gravity and flows
through the line but the same does not apply to basements, hence, you need to pump the water and
waste up to the sewer line using ejector pumps or solid waste pumps.

These pumps are the most preferred, especially for basement situations. They are built to be powerful
enough to pump solid from a pit or a cistern up to the sewer. The mechanism includes a tank buried in
the ground to contain the waste and a watertight lid on the same surface as the basement floor. The
waste is received on an inlet at the side and a waste level sensor activates once the waste and the water
reach a certain limit. The pump and the motor are integrated in the tank itself and function through
electricity. There is also a check valve that prevents the back flow of waste streaming from the main
sewer line and a discharge pipe connects to the public sewer line.

Though it’s recommended to call for a plumber to install an ejector system for you, you could do that
yourself too if you’re up for challenges. These pumps come for not an easy price, thus it’s preferred to
always seek professional help.

Another thing to remember is that to avoid extra expenses in the future, try evading damages to your
ejector system. The main cause reported when it comes to damaging is flushing of materials other than
toilet paper. This could include condoms, diapers, cotton swabs and feminine products which pose
greater destruction to the system than a conventional sewage system due to the pumping functioning
upwards. A regular servicing of the ejector system by a professional plumber is a must and should be an
exercise at least followed annually.

With this system, your dream basement master suite would no longer be a dream but would be a luxury
much enjoyed in reality and with all the conveniences of a suite above the ground level.