Offset Sewer Joint
Offset Sewer Joint is a plumbing defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Offsets progress to blockages and pipe failure and are a common finding under Minnetonka's mature tree canopy.
Offset Sewer Joint is a plumbing defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Offsets progress to blockages and pipe failure and are a common finding under Minnetonka's mature tree canopy.
What causes offset sewer joint?
Offset joints occur where sections of a clay or Orangeburg lateral shift, creating a ledge that snags waste and invites roots.
What we check
We scope the lateral to identify offsets, their severity, and root intrusion at the joint.
Why it matters
Offsets progress to blockages and pipe failure and are a common finding under Minnetonka's mature tree canopy.
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