I have a hot and cold pipe that is located in an attic space above my garage that is accessible from the back side. The problem is this pipes are running through the wall studs and keep freezing in cold weather. I have this pipes insulated with pipe insulation as well as wall insulation and a second layer of wall insulation that runs over the studs. Is there any way to put some sort of heat tape on this pipe even though it runs through the walls?
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Best Answer
Most garages have no insulation in outer walls or in the attic. If the pipes are exposed in the attic (especially near an outer wall), they might be freezing in that area.