3 06 the better way to insulate a wall cavity with plumbing pipes in it is to use rigid board insulation.
How to insulation the floor around plumbing.
How to insulate walls around plumbing pipes.
Insulate ducts and plumbing and put them close to the floor.
Rigid foam has a higher r value than batts so.
Installing roll insulation in ceiling of basement which is under floors of living space my basement is heated but a smaller amount than up in living space usually 66 68 upstairs and 58 60 at the same time in basement my question is about the kraft paper facing i think it should face the basement because of any moisture in basement.
When at all possible today s plumbers avoid running water supply lines and drainpipes in exterior walls to reduce the risk of the pipes freezing.
Measure between joists if insulating a floor or attic or studs if insulating unfinished walls to find the correct width for the insulation.
If you re insulating framed walls make sure the insulation is the correct thickness for your wall studs.
Whenever possible run the insulation between the obstructions and the subfloor.
Tuck the front half of the insulation into the stud cavity in front of the pipes.
A floor with ducts also should be insulated with a continuous layer of thick rigid foam under the floor joists.
Some people leave the front piece off to keep the pipes warmer but this decreases the r value of the wall.
Work the insulation around pipes wires and heating ducts.