Maintenance Guides / Plumbing & Water

Insulate exposed water pipes

Difficulty: easyTime: 60 minsEst. Cost: $20 - $80

Why it matters

Uninsulated pipes freeze and burst when temperatures drop, causing flooding.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Walk through basement, crawlspace, attic, garage to identify exposed pipes.

  • 2

    Measure outer pipe diameter for correct foam sleeve.

  • 3

    Cut sleeves to length and slip over pipes.

  • 4

    Wrap joints and elbows with additional insulation or self-sealing tape.

  • 5

    Seal gaps between foam and pipe with caulk.

  • 6

    Verify all vulnerable pipes covered before winter.