Homeowner Forum / Plumbing / July 2009

As I prepare to plumb my new house, I've been stopping to check out new
installations done by professional plumbers.   I notice that they run the
pex under the slab.   I know this is discouraged with other types of
plumbing, but with a pex tube there are no joints or splices and ...

What are the best anchoring hardwares for anchoring copper
water supply pipes to studs, but still allow enough room for
plastic foam sleeve-style insulation?