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    Default Is insulation required for PEX type piping?

    I almost never see hot water distribution pipe (PEX type) insulated. The energy code requires R3?
    Is PEX rated R3?

    Do you call this out on your reports??

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    Default Re: Is insulation required for PEX type piping?

    R Value of Pex is very similar to cooper.
    If you AHJ requires R3 then Pex needs to be insulated as cooper supply would be to meet this requirement.

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    Default Re: Is insulation required for PEX type piping?

    Old post resurrection.

    Yes. I call it out. Pex manufacturers recommend it. From a Viega manual....

    15.6
    Freezing
    The flexibility of ViegaPEX Ultra tubing makes it
    resistant to damage from freezing, but precautions
    to prevent freezing should be taken when low
    temperatures might be encountered.
    Insulating each PEX tube individually or as a group is
    not generally necessary if the PEX tubing is installed
    within the insulation envelope of the structure, i.e. the
    heated area. For example, the tubing may be installed
    under the insulation in the attic or within an interior wall
    of a heated space.


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    Default Re: Is insulation required for PEX type piping?

    Quote Originally Posted by JB Thompson View Post
    Old post resurrection.

    Yes. I call it out. Pex manufacturers recommend it. From a Viega manual....

    15.6
    Freezing
    The flexibility of ViegaPEX Ultra tubing makes it
    resistant to damage from freezing, but precautions
    to prevent freezing should be taken when low
    temperatures might be encountered.
    Insulating each PEX tube individually or as a group is
    not generally necessary if the PEX tubing is installed
    within the insulation envelope of the structure, i.e. the
    heated area. For example, the tubing may be installed
    under the insulation in the attic or within an interior wall
    of a heated space.
    Hi Bruce,
    The original discussion was not about insulation for freezing but about insulating to energy code. ViegaPEX bulletin is not addressing this. Very curious that it says it is not needed if within heated space?? MMM?

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