Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers - Insulation around wires

Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.




View Full Version : Insulation around wires


pasths
04-07-08, 01:38 PM
Well I'm finally in the house!!
I hope for a weekend project to insulate above the sill with some faced fiberglass. I just want to make sure it is alright to tuck it in there with all the wiring that goes throughout the house? I would imagine it is fire retardant, but figured I would ask to be on the safe side.

Thanks!


chfite
04-07-08, 07:30 PM
Assuming that the wire you have is composed of the usually white or yellow exterior sheath containing the individually insulated conductors with or without a ground, contact with the insulation in your house won't cause a problem in a normal installation.

pasths
04-11-08, 10:08 AM
Great thanks it is in the white sheath.