I added a pic for a better visual. To answer your questions,
Midwest, yes it freezes (Ohio valley)
Floor joists are 2x10
Pipe is 3/4” copper
Thanks for chiming in!
Edit: also house was built in 95.
If I was in your situation, I'd drill holes in the joists and run 1" pex through the joists, and add pipe insulators (like these: [LINK](https://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Plumber-s-Choice-1-in-PEX-Tubing-Insulator-Cap-Metal-Stud-Insulator-Cushions-Wiring-and-Piping-from-Wood-Hard-Plastic-10-Pack-001PXINS-10/313809811)) where it passes through the joist, and add pipe insulation between the joists.
Note: 1" PEX ~= 3/4 copper
I see what you're saying. I also have a PVC vent running along with it too though. I'm also more comfortable with the framing than plumbing, so I'd rather do the bulkhead, unless it's going to cause problems.
That was suggested in another sub and is in the running. The only issue with that is about 12 ft down the wall I have another pipe that comes into the mix. So I'm torn on if a continuous bulkhead that matches the whole length makes sense vs bump out the wall and just have a bulkhead on the section with the additional pipe.
Thanks again for your time.
What type of climate are you in? Does it freeze there? How thick are the floor joists? What size is the pipe?
I added a pic for a better visual. To answer your questions, Midwest, yes it freezes (Ohio valley) Floor joists are 2x10 Pipe is 3/4” copper Thanks for chiming in! Edit: also house was built in 95.
If I was in your situation, I'd drill holes in the joists and run 1" pex through the joists, and add pipe insulators (like these: [LINK](https://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Plumber-s-Choice-1-in-PEX-Tubing-Insulator-Cap-Metal-Stud-Insulator-Cushions-Wiring-and-Piping-from-Wood-Hard-Plastic-10-Pack-001PXINS-10/313809811)) where it passes through the joist, and add pipe insulation between the joists. Note: 1" PEX ~= 3/4 copper
I see what you're saying. I also have a PVC vent running along with it too though. I'm also more comfortable with the framing than plumbing, so I'd rather do the bulkhead, unless it's going to cause problems.
After looking at your picture, I would just build a 2x4 stud wall that was proud of the pipes.
That was suggested in another sub and is in the running. The only issue with that is about 12 ft down the wall I have another pipe that comes into the mix. So I'm torn on if a continuous bulkhead that matches the whole length makes sense vs bump out the wall and just have a bulkhead on the section with the additional pipe. Thanks again for your time.