Can I insulate a wall with hot/cold pipes?

[Amateurplumber1]

I have a lot of extra insulation and wanted to know if I could insulate around the shower pipes. I'd first put some black foam pipe insulation around them and then some Roxul comfort batt. Thanks!

 

[Reach4]

Are you talking about an outside wall in climate with serious freezing? I know that is not the common thing.

 

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[Amateurplumber1]

Inside wall!

 

[Jadnashua]

Insulation won't hurt anything there. IF it were an outside wall, you'd want the insulation towards the outside of the valve, as putting it towards the room would potentially block heat from the house, and open the valve and pipes to freezing. Insulation only slows the transfer of heat, it does not stop it. It can act as a noise buffer depending on what you use.

 

[JohnfrWhipple]

That will help keep things quieter in your place for sure. Are the water lines secured to the framing?

 

[Jadnashua]

Please Note: I do not read nor do I see Jim's (Jadnashua) posts.

and...as a result, you get John saying the same thing I said more often than not.