Pipe replacement in aging facilities, although much desired and needed, come with a host of concerns and issues which must be dealt with, some of which can render such work highly prohibitive. These include, for example:
1. Destruction of existing wall, ceiling and underground structures
2. Patching and repair of the damaged structure
3. Inconvenience to building/facility occupants and daily activities
4. Safety concerns where asbestos insulation is present
5. In some cases, the need to temporarily vacate occupants and dwelling tenants
6. High monetary cost associated with pipe replacement
American Pipe Lining's in-place restoration technology has afforded its customers dramatic cost savings over traditional pipe replacement alternatives in a variety of user applications. A few examples are provided below:
Customer: King County Housing Authority -
Seattle, WA
Facility description: 6-floor, 70-unit apartment for the elderly
Work performed: Restore all domestic water piping (hot, cold, hwr)
Project duration: 12 weeks
Pipe size: 1/2" - 3-1/2" diameter.
Disruption/displacement of facility occupants:
none
Actual cost of American Pipe Lining method:
$275,000.00
Estimated cost of traditional pipe replacement :
$750,000.00
Cost savings achieved: $475,000.00 (63%)
Customer: US Navy, Norfolk, VA
Facility description: Aircraft carrier vessel
Work performed: Restore copper/nickel waste and discharge piping
Project duration: 3 weeks
Pipe size: 4, 5, 6" diameter
Disruption/displacement of facility occupants:
none
Actual cost of American Pipe Lining method:
$308,000.00
Estimated cost of traditional pipe replacement :
$2,400,000.00
Cost savings achieved: $2,092,000.00 (87%)
Customer: Portland Community College,
Portland, OR
Facility description: 6 campus buildings
Pipe size: 1/2' - 4" diameter
Work performed: Restore all domestic water piping (hot, cold, hwr)
Project duration: Phased over 1 year period.
Disruption/displacement of facility occupants:
none
Actual cost of American Pipe Lining method:
$681,000.00
Estimated cost of traditional pipe replacement :
$1,940,000.00
Cost savings achieved: $1,259,000.00 ( 65%)
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