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snap in foam insulation

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greenhead_2
greenhead_2 Member Posts: 13
in THE MAIN WALL
has any body had a problem with this type of insulation not having a big enough r valve at (8) or the foam insulating the tubing too. Thermo snap is the product name

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  • Steamfitter66
    Steamfitter66 Member Posts: 117
    It wont meet code for slab insulation.

    If thats what your asking. energy code requires r 10. I prefer EPS or XPS with mesh and ties.
  • SWEI
    SWEI Member Posts: 7,342
    Also

    it puts the tubing at the bottom of the slab.  You want it near the middle of a 4" slab (or 1-1/2" from the top of the tubing to the top of the slab.) 
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