My kitchen sink wall and the vanity wall for one bath are exterior walls. I'm remodeling both and have them stripped down to the studs.
What is the best and correct way to insulate these walls and protect the plumbing? Is it OK to just put the insulation in the wall cavity as you normally would (which leaves the plumbing outside of the insulation, but somewhat surrounded by it) or should I put the insulation between the plumbing and the outside wall? Or is there some other solution?
I do plan to put foam insulation around all the supply lines (hot and cold) throughout the house to cut down noise and condensation.
Also, a bit off topic, but does "kraft facing" on insulation count as a vapor barrier?
Thanks,
Joel
What is the best and correct way to insulate these walls and protect the plumbing? Is it OK to just put the insulation in the wall cavity as you normally would (which leaves the plumbing outside of the insulation, but somewhat surrounded by it) or should I put the insulation between the plumbing and the outside wall? Or is there some other solution?
I do plan to put foam insulation around all the supply lines (hot and cold) throughout the house to cut down noise and condensation.
Also, a bit off topic, but does "kraft facing" on insulation count as a vapor barrier?
Thanks,
Joel