11-14-2012, 02:39 PM
pinkoos, any insulation you put in and around the piping will make access difficult. If you need to repair, you'll have to vacuum/dig it out.
And... what KIND of pipes do you have in your attic ? They are quite probably vent stacks. Right ? No actual water running in your attic (where it can freeze, etc..) ?
That stuff is very convenient to use in attics that are difficult to access. it also fills voids quite nicely, which helps too.
Be absolutely sure that you don't compromise your attic ventilation... it's necessary to install baffles to protect the airflow from soffit vents and so forth before you blow. And if an insulation contractor tells you 'you don't need to worry about that', run away.
And... what KIND of pipes do you have in your attic ? They are quite probably vent stacks. Right ? No actual water running in your attic (where it can freeze, etc..) ?
That stuff is very convenient to use in attics that are difficult to access. it also fills voids quite nicely, which helps too.
Be absolutely sure that you don't compromise your attic ventilation... it's necessary to install baffles to protect the airflow from soffit vents and so forth before you blow. And if an insulation contractor tells you 'you don't need to worry about that', run away.