Radiant barrier

Understanding what is radiant barrier and why it works can help you save hundreds on the electric bill. We use lots of pics to make it simple!

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Do you want to wrap your roof with a radiant barrier? Then you should know the application of the radiant barrier first. Most of the people have a question ...

Choosing garage insulation typically comes down to deciding between a radiant barrier or some kind of fiberglass or foam insulation. Click to learn more about the differences between radiant barriers and insulation and which is best for your garage.

How to Install Radiant Barrier on Attic Rafters in 5 Steps: The goal of adding a radiant barrier in your attic is to cover as much of the underside of the roof as possible. You want to add the foil on all surfaces that make up the roof, but you also need to keep vents open and clear of the foil.

A Warning About Radiant Barriers – aka Foil Insulation

Radiant barrier roof decking is a either plywood or an OSB (oriented strand board) with a sheet of radiant barrier made of aluminum or metalized poly laminated to one side. Our Xtreme radiant barrier is the ideal product for creating your own radiant barrier OSB product.

Promoted as a method for reducing cooling costs by mitigating solar heat gain through walls and attics, radiant barriers have as many detractors as proponents.

Radiant barrier is slightly different from the more popular kinds of insulation. As opposed to cellulose of fiberglass insulation, it doesn't depend on density. Like with all kinds of insulation, radiant barrier has their set of benefits and drawbacks, which might make you wonder if it really works and is worth the purchase and installation costs. Well, we have created a helpful list of the pros and cons of radiant barrier insulation to help you make an informed decision.

Dear Pat: I’ve heard that installing a radiant barrier in my attic could save me a lot of money on my energy bills. What exactly is a radiant barrier, and