What is Pipe Insulation?
Pipe insulation is a protective covering designed to help maintain an acceptable temperature for pipes and any substance flowing through the pipes. In many instances, pipe insulation also minimizes the impact of the temperature of the pipe on the immediate surroundings. It is also not unusual for the insulation to reduce the amount of noise created by some systems of pipes in businesses, apartment buildings, and houses. One of the most common examples of pipe insulation is found with water pipes in the home. Often composed of fiberglass, and configured to wrap securely around the pipes making up the plumbing system within a house or apartment building, this type of pipe insulation helps to minimize the opportunity for water pipes to freeze and burst in extremely cold weather. A plumber can install the insulation, although many homeowners prefer to do the job themselves. Along with pipe insulation designed to keep the cold from damaging the pipes, the same approach may be employed to pr
