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Old 08-20-2007, 06:52 PM
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Re: External DWV need UV protection?
PVC DWV pipes do not degrade much at all "when installed in a protective chase which is also within the insulated thermal envelope of the home" *AS REQUIRED*.

Yes, PVC will deteriorate with UV, and, yes, latex paint (not oil base) may be used to "protect it" from UV, but, it is still required to be in a chase (protection from damage) and within the thermal envelope of the house (protection from freezing).
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