How Can I Repair PVC Pipes and Joints?

The use of PVC pipes and joints has become commonplace around the home. As with all types of pipes, there will be opportunities arise when there will be a need to repair PVC pipes. Here are some tips on how to handle PVC repair, whether the job at hand is to repair PVC pipes or repair PVC joints. One of the most common types of repairs you may have to make will be repairing cracks in PVC pipes around the house. Depending on the severity of the crack, you may be able to repair PVC pipe by applying a sealant to the cracked area. However, it is important to remember that the sealant will have to be allowed to set, which may or may not be practical. In addition, silicone solvents used to repair PVC pipes and joints is not meant to be used for anything other than hairline cracks, and even then not in main lines in your home, only lateral ones. Fine quality silicone sealant compounds can be purchased at home repair and hardware stores. If the crack is on a main line in the home, or is ...  more