Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers - crawlspace pipe insulation

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stretch36
10-23-05, 05:32 PM
I recently added an addition onto my house with a crawlspace,in the crawlspace I have 1/2 " hot and cold water pipes for a bathroom and 3/4 " pipes for hot water heat. Which is the best way to insulate and prevent freezing. I live in N.J. and do have 0 degree nights. Some of the pipes are below the floor insulation. Thanks

majakdragon
10-23-05, 07:26 PM
Check the Home centers. What you want is Armaflex. It is a foam insulation. There are cheaper brands but you get what you pay for. Some are made more for stopping condensation then insulating against the cold. Good luck.
stretch36
11-02-05, 09:29 AM
Thanks so much Majak, I couldn't find that brand but found similar foam insulation, wrapped all the pipes but was told while asking for the foam I shouldn't have any problem because a crawlspace rarely goes below the freezing mark around here. thanks again,
Stretch