Nice work! I remember the first time I tried fixing noisy pipes—I ended up soaked and confused, googling plumbing terms at midnight. Foam wraps seemed like a good idea until I noticed the dampness creeping in. Fiberglass sounds promising, though honestly, I'm still half-expecting my DIY fixes to explode into chaos any day now. Glad yours turned out better than mine did... definitely a homeowner win worth celebrating.
"Fiberglass sounds promising, though honestly, I'm still half-expecting my DIY fixes to explode into chaos any day now."
Fiberglass insulation is solid—good choice. Foam wraps can trap moisture if not sealed right, so your instincts were spot on. DIY plumbing's always a gamble, but sounds like you've nailed it this time. Nice job.
Fiberglass is definitely the safer bet—foam wraps gave me trouble last winter, ended up with damp spots and moldy patches. Still, curious how fiberglass holds up long-term... keep us updated if anything weird pops up.
Fiberglass is definitely better in my experience too. Had foam wraps a few years back, and yeah, same issue—ended up peeling them off to find some nasty surprises underneath. Switched to fiberglass about three winters ago, and so far it's been pretty solid. No mold or damp spots yet... fingers crossed! Just make sure you tape the seams really well; that's usually where moisture sneaks in.
"Just make sure you tape the seams really well; that's usually where moisture sneaks in."
Good point on taping the seams—it's definitely crucial. But even fiberglass isn't foolproof, in my experience. I helped a buddy redo his basement plumbing last year, and we found some damp spots forming despite fiberglass insulation. Turns out the pipes weren't completely dry when he wrapped them, so moisture got trapped inside. Lesson learned: always double-check that everything's bone-dry before sealing it up.
Also, don't underestimate airflow around your pipes. Insulation helps, but proper ventilation can be a game changer in preventing mold buildup. A bit of airflow can go a long way toward keeping things dry underneath that insulation wrap. Anyway, sounds like your setup is holding strong for now, hope it stays that way.
