Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers - blown insulation around hot water pipes?

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nbirnbaum
03-14-05, 09:29 PM
Hey all,

I'd like to blow cellulose insulation into my kitchen ceiling. But there are hot water pipes up there. Does this pose a fire hazard?

Thanks!

resercon
03-20-05, 06:18 AM
No. The hot water pipe temperatures do not come close to the flash point of insulation.