Insulating Underground Sewer Lines

Adding insulation will also deaden the sound of running water if the pipe runs close to living areas.

Insulating underground sewer lines.

Sleeving the copper line through plastic tubing through a foundation wall when outside ground settlement is a potential issue. Specialty insulation meant for underground water lines will prevent pipes from freezing. Rubber self seal pipe wrap insulation. This eliminates concern about movement of the insulation and creates a consistent sewer line in the area where insulation is needed.

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. Front water main was insulated and backfilled. Sewer pipes usually do not need to be insulated as they do not hold standing water. 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. There is no guarantee soil and rocks will not move the insulation. Wire tie wire would be used to hold it in place. Up until recently a horse hair product was used.

Front water main was insulated and backfilled. Outdoor pipe insulation protects underground lines from electrolysis. Our approach virtually eliminates the need to re dig lines and correct slipped insulation. A frozen sewer line or a sewer trap is not typically a common occurrence.

Saving you time and money long term. My preferred way is to use pre insulated pipe where a urethane foam surrounds the pipe and this is encased in a polyethylene sleeve. 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. However in extremely cold regions where the line is exposed or runs close to an uninsulated wall adding insulation is warranted.

It would be carefully wrapped around the water line with 2 or 3 layers of insulation.