Water pipes not insulated

Causes

Pipes have not been insulated. In areas subject to frost/freezing where pipes are installed above the ceiling insulation, both cold and hot water pipes should be insulated; in areas not subject to frost, hot water pipes should be insulated

Insulation has deteriorated

Listed under: Interior, insulation, plumbing, pipes, Roof, roof space

Cause

Pipes have not been insulated. In areas subject to frost/freezing where pipes are installed above the ceiling insulation, both cold and hot water pipes should be insulated; in areas not subject to frost, hot water pipes should be insulated

Repair

  • install insulating sleeves to all hot water pipes, and to cold water pipes in areas subject to frost/freezing

  • where there is a risk of freezing, vent pipes to storage water heaters should also be insulated to 300 mm above the max standing water in the pipe

  • use purpose-made, preformed insulation a minimum 13 mm thick

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Cause

Insulation has deteriorated

Repair

  • remove and replace insulation as necessary, using purpose-made, preformed insulation a minimum 13 mm thick

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