Attic Radiant Barrier Material

Solid single sided radiant barrier foil 48 wide.

Attic radiant barrier material. It is easy to handle and can be used in cathedral ceilings or as a house wrap behind brick or siding. It s versatile and will save energy throughout your home. Perforated house wrap radiant barrier foil 48 wide. Perforated house wrap radiant barrier foil 60 wide.

Not a vapor barrier standard size for most attic applications. The reflectix heavy duty radiant barrier is designed for installation predominantly in open attics radiant barrier is thin 0 006 in and a very strong polyethylene woven fabric the radiant barrier dramatically reduces heat gain into the attic resulting in lower surface temperatures and reduced air conditioning usage. A radiant barrier reduces the radiant heat transfer from the underside of the roof to the other surfaces in the attic. Radiant barriers are materials that are installed in buildings to reduce summer heat gain and winter heat loss and hence to reduce building heating and cooling energy usage.

48 wide atticfoil radiant barrier foil heavyweight tear proof foil. Other kinds of radiant barriers combine reflective materials usually aluminium foil with materials like plastic films cardboard and kraft paper. How to measure your attic. A radiant barrier works best when it is perpendicular to the radiant energy striking it.

Attic mounted duct systems also benefit dramatically from our reflectix radiant barrier. Staple it up or lay it over the. Unlike traditional thick layers of insulation radiant barrier is a thin reflective material. Solid double sided radiant barrier foil 48 wide.

Specify decking with a radiant barrier laminated to one surface install foil product to underside of decking prior to decking installation install foil product to underside of roof trusses after decking is installed prior to ceiling drywall installation. The hot roof material then radiates its gained heat energy onto the cooler attic surfaces including the air ducts and the attic floor. 28 6 lbs per sq. 100 pure aluminum this is not metalized film double sided perforated for moisture to pass through.

Product has a class a class 1 building material fire rating new heavy duty polyester woven fabric radiant barrier energy saving product. The potential benefit of attic radiant barriers is primarily in reducing air conditioning cooling loads in warm or hot climates. Install a radiant barrier to reduce solar heat gain in the attic. 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.