in32robo
2009-12-20 14:43:13
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Hello,
our house is currently being built and so far we are very satisfied. Nevertheless, I would like to use this opportunity to gather other opinions regarding the installation of the water pipes in our house.
The pipes between the ground floor and the upper floor run in U-channels, which were bricked into the exterior wall at the corresponding location. The wall structure is 24 cm Röben Poroton T14 + ETICS 10 cm + thermal insulation plaster.
What insulation of the pipes is prescribed and/or sensible? The cold and hot water pipes have an insulating sheath and there is a layer of mineral wool facing the interior. My feeling is that an additional layer on the exterior side would be sensible, perhaps even mandatory. On the other hand, the ETICS and the additional insulation in the U-channel are already sufficient.
Another question refers to the solar system (water). The pipes to it are supposed to run in the U-channel and then directly under the rafters up to the collectors. The attic (truss roof) is not insulated. How should these pipes be protected?
I would be very grateful for any tips/suggestions.
Regards Uwe
our house is currently being built and so far we are very satisfied. Nevertheless, I would like to use this opportunity to gather other opinions regarding the installation of the water pipes in our house.
The pipes between the ground floor and the upper floor run in U-channels, which were bricked into the exterior wall at the corresponding location. The wall structure is 24 cm Röben Poroton T14 + ETICS 10 cm + thermal insulation plaster.
What insulation of the pipes is prescribed and/or sensible? The cold and hot water pipes have an insulating sheath and there is a layer of mineral wool facing the interior. My feeling is that an additional layer on the exterior side would be sensible, perhaps even mandatory. On the other hand, the ETICS and the additional insulation in the U-channel are already sufficient.
Another question refers to the solar system (water). The pipes to it are supposed to run in the U-channel and then directly under the rafters up to the collectors. The attic (truss roof) is not insulated. How should these pipes be protected?
I would be very grateful for any tips/suggestions.
Regards Uwe