Aaron Fude wrote:
Hi,

I have installed new copper pipes between the basement ceiling joists. I
do not intend to drop a ceiling and cover up the joists.

Is there a good way of preventing the shiny copper pipes from fading?
How about spraying them with exterior poly? Would that hold up to the
heat of the hot pipes?

Thanks,

Aaron

Where accessible, I've covered mine with the insulating foam slit
cylindrical wrap. Figure it helps retain hot water and the cold pipes
from dripping condensate.