Removing asbestos and a cold snap

1902Shingle

We're having our deteriorating asbestos removed this week (they started today) and of course its freezing outside today and tonight is suppose to be cold.  Will I do any damage if I turn the heat on this evening while the pipes are naked?  We have a single pipe steam system.  I know I'll hear banging but will it be ok for a few days?  Its suppose to warm up by weekend.  Thank you!

nowwhatnapster

Pipes bursting?

I would be worried more about your pipes bursting if your saying its below freezing outside and they are no longer insulated. I can't give you an answer to your original question as I have limited knowledge in this field. Hope this helps.

1902Shingle

Removing asbestos and a cold snap

Its not going to be that cold, mid 30's and the pipes are all in the basement which won't get that cold in a day or two.  We also have steam so a burst pipe is an unlikely outcome.  Thank you though!

kcopp

you will...

be fine. It just will take longer to come up to temp and you may have some water hammer.

icesailor

Cold Pipe

You probably won't get any steam hammering, but you will surely have a warm and toasty cellar or under-floor crawl space.

Crank the heat. Be warm and comfortable.

1902Shingle

Thank you

awesome, thank you! I think the negative pressure sucker fan things (that's a technical term) are sucking cold air into the old girl from every gap in windows and doors it can find, lol.