Adding insulation to your pipes requires a little work up front but it is great preventative maintenance that can save you a lot of time and a lot of money.
Pipes that are in exterior walls are more likely to freeze in colder temps which could cause them to burst. An example of some of these locations include garages, and crawlspaces where heat is hard to come by.
When this happens, you can have a flood of water that gets into drywall and flooring causing major damage and possibly mold.
And with mold there is a whole mess of problems that can come with that, including health issues. Now this is a worst-case scenario that can easily be avoided. Using insulation on pipes can help protect them from the freezing temperatures. For a little more extra security you can also install heating cable.
At the Temperature Superstore we offer multiple types of insulation to fit your needs as well as heating cable. You can shop online and compare products. And if you have any questions you can always shoot us an email and we would be more than happy to help you out.
Here are some quick tips to keep in mind when installing pipe insulation:
- Make sure pipes are clean, you do not want to have anything on there that could compromise the insulations ability to work.
- Make sure pipes are not corroded or leaking
- And set a reminder to check your insulation yearly to make sure that it is still in good shape
