Speaking of steam pipes, how insulate?

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Author Message   AngelaK Citizen Username: Angelak Post Number: 32 Registered: 7-2006 Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 6:41 am:        I had the asbestos around the pipes in the basement professionally removed. Should I re-insulate them with another material, or just leave them alone?   Master Plvmber Citizen Username: Master_plvmber Post Number: 544 Registered: 3-2003 Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 7:04 am:        It's usually a good idea to replace the insulation with at least ½" thick fiberglass. Where and how to buy it was discussed at length last year and you might want to do a search to find those archived threads. Good luck. Master Plvmber   Smarty Jones Citizen Username: Birdstone Post Number: 986 Registered: 10-2005 Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 7:45 am:        reinsulate!   AngelaK Citizen Username: Angelak Post Number: 33 Registered: 7-2006 Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 8:19 am:        Thanks!   Erik van de Pol Citizen Username: Evdp Post Number: 8 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 10:17 am:        I reinsulated the pipes with fiberglass sleeves; skip the Home Depot for that, they only had two sizes (too small and too big). Go to a real plumbing supply store. My neighbor the plumber recommended All State Plumbing State in East Orange. It's not a glamorous location or warehouse, but they have a ood selection, decent prices and were very friendly. Use gloves, long sleeves, and a mask when working with this stuff. I cut it to size with a hack size (commonly used for cutting metal pipes). It's very itchy when you get it on you (and you will). All State Plumbing is at (973) 677-1710.   AngelaK Citizen Username: Angelak Post Number: 35 Registered: 7-2006 Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 10:37 am:        Thanks for the tip about the fiberglass source. And I just had my first hack saw experience as I had to cut down and upright metal pole that was part of chain link fence. A mulberry tree in my backyard was growing over the pole and crushing the garage roof. Before the mulberry could come down, the metal pole had to go.