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    Clay vs Iron Building Sewer in Chicago

    @SewerRatz - Hi, can I ask you to weigh in here with your expert opinion? Thanks.
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    Clay vs Iron Building Sewer in Chicago

    Hey Reach4, thanks for replying. There is actually no adapter. The pvc male end is sitting like an 1/8” above the clay spigot end. The clay spigot as you can see is damaged. First a minor crack and then compounded when plumber removed and replaced leaking mortar joint. Anyone else have a...
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    Cast Iron better than clay pipe for sewers?

    I started a new thread named “Clay vs Iron Building Sewer in Chicago”.
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    Clay vs Iron Building Sewer in Chicago

    Hi All, I have a question about what is proper and what is code as it pertains to a building sewer repair in Chicago, and can use the forum’s expertise. I just had sewer work done in my basement for a renovation three years ago and I am already having problems with the sewer line, namely...
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    Cast Iron better than clay pipe for sewers?

    Hi All, I have a related question and can use your expertise. I live in Chicago and just had sewer work done in my basement for a renovation. My clay building sewer had long been partially separated just below the floor at the 90. As you have guessed, the bill to constantly cut roots out along...
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