Insulating Underground Sewer Lines

Front water main was insulated and backfilled.

Insulating underground sewer lines.

Sewer pipes usually do not need to be insulated as they do not hold standing water. More product details close. Sleeving the copper service line through pvc when it is being installed through unstable ground such as through a sink hole or a sewer trench. It would be carefully wrapped around the water line with 2 or 3 layers of insulation.

Wire tie wire would be used to hold it in place. This rubber insulation helps protect your copper and iron pipes against mold and condensation. There is no guarantee soil and rocks will not move the insulation. A frozen sewer line or a sewer trap is not typically a common occurrence.

However in extremely cold regions where the line is exposed or runs close to an uninsulated wall adding insulation is warranted. Outdoor pipe insulation protects underground lines from electrolysis. Rubber self seal pipe wrap insulation. The purpose of a drainage system is to carry sewage rainwater or other liquid wastes to a point of disposal.

Thermal insulation solutions for underground sewage lines. My preferred way is to use pre insulated pipe where a urethane foam surrounds the pipe and this is encased in a polyethylene sleeve. This eliminates concern about movement of the insulation and creates a consistent sewer line in the area where insulation is needed. Sleeving the copper line through plastic tubing through a foundation wall when outside ground settlement is a potential issue.

Front water main was insulated and backfilled. For an economical and energy efficient way to for an economical and energy efficient way to help prevent your pipes from freezing consider using the armacell armaflex 3 4 in. Saving you time and money long term. Our approach virtually eliminates the need to re dig lines and correct slipped insulation.

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