How to Adhere Fiberglass Wrap to Drainage Pipes

Insulate drain pipes with a fiberglass wrap.

Drainage, or waste plumbing pipes, should always be installed on interior walls and inside the home's insulation. This prevents freezing and possibly bursting during those cold winter days. If your home's drainage pipes run through an unprotected space, they must be insulated to prevent future damage. The ideal product for this application is fiberglass pipe wrap with a built- in adhesive system. This makes the installation process as simple as measuring, cutting and sticking.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring tape
• Fiberglass pipe wrap with adhesive system
• Serrated knife

Instructions

1. Clean the surface of the pipe to remove any dust, foreign objects and moisture.

2. Measure the length of pipe on which you want to install the fiberglass wrap. Transfer this measurement over to the fiberglass wrap and cut to the required length with the serrated knife.

3. Hold the fiberglass wrap next to the waste pipe and mark the pipe joints or elbows. Cut holes in the fiberglass wrap with the serrated knife to accommodate these plumbing features.

4. Open the fiberglass wrap and secure around the pipe in the location you want to insulate.

5. Pull off the protective layer on the adhesive strip and stick it to the other side of fiberglass wrap. This seals the wrap securely around the pipe.

References

• Owens Corning: Evolution Paper Free ASJ
• You Tube: How to Install Fiberglass Pipe Insulation