Pitch fibre drain replacement

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Pitch fibre drains may be consigned to the history books, but there are still plenty of them in use today, all over Cornwall. For pitch fibre drain replacement, call in Cornwall Drains.

What are pitch fibre pipes and why should you replace them?

What are pitch fibre drains? Well, they were installed between the 1960s and mid 70s as a cheaper alternative to the conventional clay pipes (since plastic wasn’t commonly in use back then). Whilst they performed their job perfectly well, when initially installed. The general life span of pitch fibre pipes is 40 years. They will become deformed and eventually collapse.

Pitch fibre pipe replacement done right. With your safety front and centre.

Whilst pitch fibre pipes can be repaired using the non-destructive drain lining method, it may be necessary to replace them altogether.

This is an area in which we have ample expertise, both in the undertaking of the repair and the handling and disposal of the asbestos. We’ll use safe, modern materials when reinstalling your pipework – and it goes without saying that we’ll have the utmost respect for your property while working in it!

CCTV survey stills

CCTV image showing section of re-rounded and lined pitch fibre drain

Section of excavated deformed pitch fibre pipe

CCTV image showing blistered pipe fibre drain

How Pitch Fibre Repair Works

How Pipe Lining Works

Case study

This project involved reshaping a severely deformed pitch fibre foul water drainage system located in Carnon Downs, Truro. We avoided excavation through his greenhouse. A challenging site and another happy customer.