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Nate Nagel

wrote:
On Aug 5, 5:39 pm, "Percival P. Cassidy" wrote:

My brother-in-law and his wife are planning to retire and build a custom
home with as many energy-saving and eco-friendly features as possible.
Since they're likely to be stuck with HOA rules about exterior
appearance, solar panels on the roof are probably out, but they were
wondering about simply running water pipes through the roof space.

Does this have possibilities?

Perce

I am inclined to think that you're pulling our leg, but here is my
answer anyway. You did not tell us where the house will be built. If
ever winter temp drops below freezing, the copper pipes will bust like
you have never seen, sort of like cutting butter with a knife. Get
the picture?

With creative use of tees and valves, this doesn't necessarily need to
be a problem. Just need to remember to drain down the "attic loop"
before the outside temp. gets near freezing.

nate

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