FEATURE
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Vaporooter
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Root
Cutting
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Pipe Relining
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Pipe
Renewal
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Low initial cost
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Quick
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Damage to pipe
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Reduced time between cuts
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N/A
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N/A
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Encourages root regrowth
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Emergency solution
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Requires digging/excavation
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Disruption to sewer service
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Minimal
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Minimal
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High cost per metre of pipe
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Long term solution
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Scheduled in advance
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Extends life of pipe
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Damage to garden paths, pavers surrounds
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Loss of established trees, lawn, garden, hedges
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Access to all joints impractical
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Major cost in the thousands of dollars
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Treats entire pipeline
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Requires retreatment
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Licensed/trained professionals required
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Major inconvenience over several days
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Guaranteed solution
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Complete solution
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