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August 10, 2009
Asbestos Replacement
We’re going have our asbestos insulation around the basement water pipes removed.
What is the best alternative to replace it?
I’ve heard PVA, fiberglass, insulating cardboard, rubber...
Any insight?
TIA
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I used fiberglass, installed it myself. Seems to insulate well, tho I didn't bother insulating the elbow joints.
Posted by: Frederick Law Homestead at August 10, 2009 10:50 AM
Try Self-Seal Foam Pipe Insulation. It comes in many different sizes.
Posted by: SenatorStreet at August 10, 2009 10:58 AM
BTW, I never seen Self-Seal Foam Pipe Insulation in large diameters (i.e. 2"). Is there a reason for this?
Posted by: bobjohn at August 10, 2009 12:39 PM
You sure those are water pipes and not steam or condensate pipes? They usually didn't use asbestos on cold water pipes.
If they are water pipes, what SS says...
If steam/condensate, use fiberglass.
On the elbows, there's a rubberized tape you can get.
Posted by: denton at August 10, 2009 2:20 PM
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