|
Plumbing Addition gone bad!!
I was called out to document for a pending court case regarding the installation of plumbing for a kitchen addition. The kitchen was extended out from the rear of the house about 6 feet. The sink was extended out to the inside of the outside wall. The waste pipe and copper supply piping was extended through the basement back wall under the house through an open cavity that was constructed to enclose the piping. The cavity appears to have minimal insulation, but no vapor or moisture barrier on the ground ( dirt floor). In addition, the rear basement bathroom also has the waste and supply piping on the rear exterior wall. There appears to have been styrofoam insulation in place, but my assumption is that this was inadequate. The owner of the home experienced frozen pipes both at the basement bathroom and kitchen. Also, it's a frame house with vinyl siding. Under the siding is Tyvek and insulation, I'm assuming board. Is there anything outside of the obvious being a lack of insulation along the rear outside wall that you guys can help with? Thanks for your comments.
|