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About Radiant BarrierHistory:![]() An innovation originally developed by NASA for astronaut space suits has become a viable way to save on heating and cooling energy bills. The popularity of heat reflecting foil is growing rapidly as homeowners become aware of the benefits. Aluminum foil-based Radiant Barrier has found its way into the homes of people across the world, making their homes more comfortable and increasing their home's energy efficiency.
Radiant Barrier insulation will:
In retrofit applications, the attic is the most common location to install Radiant Barrier. Virtually every house will benefit from an attic installed Radiant Barrier system, especially if you have any of the following conditions:
While being the most common retrofit option, the attic is not the only place where this heat reflecting foil will increase a home's overall efficiency. In new construction, adding radiant barrier to walls and floors will pay back quickly in utility savings. Other possible uses for radiant barrier include: crawl spaces, roofs, house wraps, vapor barriers, metal buildings and more. Other common applications include:
Discover how Radiant Barrier products increase the comfort of your home and helps reduce your utility bills. |