markrvillalobos
New Member
hello
I just bought an investment property and am discovering all sorts of fun in the way of burst pipes. I finally located a burst pipe in a wall in an exterior wall that has very little insulation. The building is frame construction and the pipes are only a couple inches from the old, dry exterior sheathing. What is the best way to solder copper pipes that are so close to combustible old wood?
After I fix the pipes what is the best way to insulate the pipes- foam wrapped around the pipes plus putting fiberglass between the exterior walls and the pipes? Would spraying spray foam help or just make a mess?
thanks,
Mark
I just bought an investment property and am discovering all sorts of fun in the way of burst pipes. I finally located a burst pipe in a wall in an exterior wall that has very little insulation. The building is frame construction and the pipes are only a couple inches from the old, dry exterior sheathing. What is the best way to solder copper pipes that are so close to combustible old wood?
After I fix the pipes what is the best way to insulate the pipes- foam wrapped around the pipes plus putting fiberglass between the exterior walls and the pipes? Would spraying spray foam help or just make a mess?
thanks,
Mark