Does epoxy lining hold up long-term, or is it just another temporary patch? I keep reading mixed reviews.
Honestly, I’m a bit skeptical about epoxy lining as a “forever” fix. In my experience, it’s great for buying time, especially if you can’t stomach the cost or hassle of a full repipe right now. But I’ve seen jobs where the lining started to fail after 8-10 years—especially if the original pipe was really corroded or had weird bends. Sometimes it’s just putting off the inevitable. If you’re planning to stay in the house long-term, it might be worth biting the bullet and doing it right once, even if it stings up front.
I hear you on the mixed reviews. I went down the epoxy rabbit hole last year after a pinhole leak freaked me out. Here’s what I learned: if your pipes are already Swiss cheese, epoxy is like putting a band-aid on a broken leg. For minor corrosion, maybe it buys you time, but if you’re noticing rusty water, low pressure, or weird smells, that’s usually a sign it’s time to bite the bullet. I ended up doing a partial repipe—messy, but at least I’m not losing sleep over surprise leaks anymore.
Yeah, totally get where you’re coming from. I tried to convince myself epoxy would be a magic fix, but after chasing leaks for months, I realized it was just delaying the inevitable. Partial repipe was a pain, but honestly, peace of mind is worth it. Sometimes you just gotta rip off the band-aid, you know?
I get the appeal of quick fixes, but honestly, I’ve never trusted epoxy for anything more than a temporary patch. Once you start seeing multiple leaks, it’s usually a sign the whole system’s on its last legs. I dragged my feet for ages before biting the bullet on a full repipe—cost me more in repairs than if I’d just done it sooner. Sometimes those “band-aid” solutions just end up costing more in the long run.
Once you start seeing multiple leaks, it’s usually a sign the whole system’s on its last legs.
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen folks pour money into patches and quick fixes, only to end up with a bigger headache down the road. It’s tough to bite the bullet on a full repipe, but it really does save hassle (and cash) in the long run. Epoxy has its place, but when leaks keep popping up, it’s time to think bigger picture. You did the right thing—even if it took a while to get there.
