Attic Insulation Reflective Blanket Radiant Barrier

Here s how radiant barriers work.

Attic insulation reflective blanket radiant barrier.

Because radiation occurs in an airspace radiant barriers won t work unless they face an airspace. Since our insulation is fiber free no protective garments or respirators are required. Atticfoil is the proven solution for 250 000 homes. To be effective the reflective surface must face an air space.

Your radiant barrier makes the roof deck sheathing invisible from the attic. Also any water leak will fall onto the backside of the radiant barrier and roll down the slope until it reaches the eaves soffits. A radiant barrier is designed to increase the effectiveness of your thermal envelope. Radiant barriers and reflective insulation systems work by reducing radiant heat gain.

While most insulation systems work by reducing heat conductivity radiant barrier insulation systems reflect heat away from the house. Our product is easy to handle and install. A stapler tape measure utility knife straight edge and safety glasses. With atticfoil radiant barrier.

This basically allows for wood rot to continue and inspectors have a more difficult time finding areas of concern. Reflectix requires only basic tools. It is meant to supplement insulation not replace it. Our do it yourself radiant barrier will make your home more comfortable and energy efficient.

Atticfoil works the same way radiant barrier has a cumulative effect partial coverage works and most people end up getting between 70 90 of their attic covered. Unlike traditional thick layers of insulation radiant barrier is a thin reflective material. This thin reflective material is designed to bounce the sun s heat away from your home instead of allowing your attic to absorb the heat and pass it into your home. The list of uses includes crawl space radiant floor attic and walls.

More product details close. By reducing the amount of radiant heat reaching the insulation in your attic the insulation remains cooler and is able to keep your home more comfortable. This method also reduces the heat subject to attic mounted ac duct work thereby allowing them to work more efficiently. But on the bright side.

Dust accumulation on the reflective surface will reduce its reflective capability. The radiant barrier should be installed in a manner to minimize dust accumulation on the reflective surface. Just install as much as you can as fast as you can and don t kill yourself on the last little bit unless that s just how you are. Although radiant barriers may help to retain winter heat most winter heat loss through attics is due to convection rising air not radiation making proper insulation and air sealing far more effective.