CuraFlo - Long-Lasting Repiping
Vancouver’s water is among the highest-quality available anywhere in the world. Yet its aggressive effects on copper pipes can cause them to leak only a few short years into their service life. When repiping is the necessary course of action, choose a solution that stands the test of time, mitigates the risk of further costly repairs down the road, and ultimately, boosts a property’s marketability.
At CuraFlo, our professionals are specially trained to evaluate your building’s entire plumbing system – not just the affected areas. Our customized cost-effective solutions are designed to:
21st Century Plumbing
Uponor PEX pipe is the most popular plumbing material used today for ½-inch to 2-inch diameter pipes. With a 25 year warranty, there is good reason for that.
Designed for hot and cold potable water lines, it combines physical strength with high chemical purity and is one of the most environmentally friendly pipe types. Additionally, Aquatherm pipe is covered by a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty; manufacturers of copper pipe do not offer a warranty on their product, so copper pipe is only covered by CuraFlo’s standard two-year warranty.
Stainless Steel has low general corrosion rate and can withstand very high-water flow rates. When you combine those characteristic with how quick & easy it is to install, it is no wonder Stainless Steel is being chosen more and more for plumbing systems.
Stainless Steel not only blends well with modern design, but it is also 100% recyclable and is suitable for use in all types of water conditions. Leaching of the alloys is not a problem as it falls well within the limits allowed for products in contact with drinking water supply (NSF-61 certified). Stainless Stell offers excellent resistance to full range of potable waters aggressive (corrosive) conditions including various chloride levels, low PH, softness and high temperatures. Therefore, Stainless Steel delivers better tasting drinking water than unlined copper pipes.
Stainless Steel provides a clean installation, allowing reduced flush times. No soldering (torch) is required; therefore, a hot work permit is not required and reduces the risk of fire hazards. Unlike copper, Stainless Steel does not require any additional coating (lining) to make it durable. Stainless Steel requires little to no down time, maintenance or replacement over the system’s life-cycle. Initial cots may be higher but overall the economic benefits of using Stainless Steel out-weight other materials.
CuraFlo’s Stainless Steel Pipe System has an expected lifetime of more than 50 years making it a great consideration for all or part of your RE-pipe projects.
Copper (Type “K”)Copper pipe has traditionally been used to repipe large-diameter water mains and risers. Yet copper pipe is not commonly used today. However, when asked for or required under code, CuraFlo Repipe Services uses only the best type (K) copper sourced in North America.
CuraFlo uses the grade of pipe with the thickest wall for maximum strength and durability. Adding an interior epoxy lining to copper pipes, as in CuraFlo’s TriSure system, can make them as reliable as PEX.
Our experts work with our in-house engineers, or an owner’s engineers, to carefully design each new system. Our repipe designs are built to meet or exceed local codes, maximize use of the most reliable materials (materials with the longest, most comprehensive warranties) and avoid the use of products that have proven less than reliable in local buildings.
CuraFlo quality continues throughout the construction stage, with our crews taking care to install the new system to local code and product manufacturer specifications. We also design the system to minimize flow rates in order to ensure a quieter, more durable system.
re dried with pressurized hot air, supplied from a compressor.
- Next, pipe interiors are “sandblasted” with specialized particles to remove all debris and mineral build-up and prepare the internal surface of the water pipe for bonding with the epoxy.
- Our specially formulated epoxy, CuraPoxy, is then blown through the pipe, fully coating the interior surface to create a seamless, permanent, protective barrier.
- Hoses are disconnected and CuraPoxy is allowed to cure 5 hours.
- New fixture valves are installed and final testing is performed. This testing ensures no water leaks remain and that water pressure has been restored.
- Lastly, water is turned back on and service is restored.
Safe, Restored Plumbing Systems Without Tearing Out Walls.
The CuraFIo Engineered Flow Lining System restores deteriorating water pipes in a variety of buildings including multi-tenant apartment complexes, institutional buildings, and residential homes.
CuraFlo`s process involves lining the pipes with a safe durable epoxy coating technology that is suitable for metal pipes ranging from 1/2" to 4" in diameter. CuraFlo`s proprietary epoxy, CuraPoxy, is certified to meet safe NSF drinking water standards in applications up to 180°F.
Line Your Pipes Instead of Replacing Them
Traditional rehabilitation for pipe problems such as corrosion, leaks and poor water flow has been pipe replacement. This is a costly and invasive option requiring the removal of walls, floors and/or ceilings to access the pipes. CuraFlo’s Engineered Flow Lining System cleans and lines pipes with a safe, durable epoxy coating. Pipes are accessed through specific location points, minimizing the need to tear out existing pipes.
The new piping system is secured to the building’s structure in such a way to minimize noise while allowing the system to move and expand and contract in sync with building movements. To accomplish this, expansion compensation and bumpers (Hammer Arrestors) are installed wherever required. New systems are also designed with many isolation valves throughout the building for improved serviceability. This also makes future renovation work easier.
Only the highest quality valves are used for isolation and fixture stops, and only braided style hoses are used at all fixture connections.
As sections of a new plumbing system are completed, the new pipes are flushed out and pressure tested before going into service.
Building owners can rest comfortably knowing that the CuraFlo team took great care from the design stage through to return to service and final inspection.
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