Radiant Heat Barrier Attic

We take a look at how radiant barriers work the different types of radiant barriers and some of the.

Radiant heat barrier attic.

Radiantguard radiant barrier foil insulation installed in an attics can reduce attic temperatures by up to 30 degrees when stapled with a staple gun to the underside of roof rafters by reflecting up to 97 of the radiant heat that strikes its surface thereby reducing heat. Radiant barriers are utilized to reduce summer heat gain in attics and help to improve the efficiency of green building envelopes. Some studies show that radiant barriers can reduce cooling costs 5 to 10 when used in a warm sunny climate. Ultimately a hotter attic means more work that your attic insulation and ductwork needs to put in.

Reflectix insulation has over 20 energy saving applications for reflectix insulation has over 20 energy saving applications for around the home. If the radiant barrier was not there the sun would heat the roofing materials and the heat transfer would occur into the air of the attic. Our product is easy to handle and install. A radiant barrier reflects heat radiation radiant heat preventing.

Radiant barrier should always be installed to work with the soffit and ridge. Radiant barriers are more effective in hot climates than in cool climates especially when cooling air ducts are located in the attic. A radiant barrier is a type of building material that reflects thermal radiation and reduces heat transfer because thermal energy is also transferred by conduction and convection in addition radiation radiant barriers are often supplemented with thermal insulation that slows down heat transfer by conduction or convection. The reduced heat gain may even allow for a smaller air conditioning system.

A radiant barrier can lower heat transfer from attics to the building below keep the attic space cooler and lower cooling costs by up to 17 in warmer climates. Installing radiant barrier under the roof decking is the preferred method versus on top of the insulation because it gives an air gap for the heat to escape to the ridge vent without creating a potential moisture problem between the radiant barrier and the attic floor.