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Radiant Barrier Foil


Radiant Barrier Foil




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Radiant barrier insulation has one reflective side that is made from an aluminum coating. Any radiant barrier insulation can be installed in an existing or new home. The reflective side of the barrier insulation is made to face the open air pocket of the surface. You can place the sheets directly over the top of existing attic insulation on the trusses, they should be over lapped to prevent any gaps where air and heat may be able to escape. You shouldn’t have the barrier insulation coming in contact with the attic insulation or it will transfer the heat right back, resulting in the heat going back into your home. There should be a dead air space in between the radiant barrier insulation for it to do its job properly. Radiant barrier insulation can also be attached right on your walls. For new homes this process is much easier of course, but it can be installed in an existing home as well. For an existing home, you’ll have to take off the drywall or board, so that the barrier insulation can be attached with the reflective side facing the dead air space. A lot more work, but also a lot more reward in terms of the energy savings you’ll see. The radiant barrier allows for the heat to be transferred up through wall to the attic, where it is dispersed through the venting. If you have an attic that does not have the proper venting installed, then chances are the radiant barrier insulation will not be able to work the way it was meant to. This can be rectified by installing some attic vents, or one or two attic fans. By having the proper venting in you attic, it will allow your attic to breath and help keep the water vapor from building up. If the water vapor becomes trapped in you attic, then this will cause major damage over time. Radiant barrier insulation can have a dramatic effect on your homes energy efficiency. A radiant barrier with an ‘R’ value of just 19 has been proven to equal that of regular insulation with a 30 ‘R’ value rating. A popular product is the UltraTouch Natural Cotton Radiant Barrier which is a lightweight, foil faced fire retardant blanket type insulation with multiple uses. Replacing Attic Insulation

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