One of the subjects that you probably didn’t expect to read about in a blog in June is insulation. Something that is interesting about insulation is that it works well year-round. Take your water pipes for example. Many homeowners choose to insulate their pipes because of the energy savings that it gives when installed. In the wintertime, your hot water will lose more heat on the way to the faucet if the pipes aren’t insulated, but in the summertime, you will have your cold water heated up, and you might also have issues with condensation forming on your pipes from the humid air.
No matter what time of year or what the climate is where you live, you can expect savings over time with insulated pipes. It is also not a very complicated job, especially if you only work with the pipes that are visible. Pipe insulation can be bought in sections that are cut to size for your needs. Cutting the foam insulation at a 45-degree angle will give you a tight-fitting corner for a perfect fit as well.
