Reflective Barrier Attic Insulation

As its name suggests reflective insulation helps your home reflect rather than absorb energy from the sun.

Reflective barrier attic insulation.

We are interested in the new owens corning pure safety insulation if you install it. It s versatile and will save energy throughout your home. And approximately 550 sq. Of attic space above the ground floor with no insulation and problematic access.

To be effective the reflective surface must face an air space. Ideally you could actually place one radiant barrier above and a second one below your attic ceiling insulation to maximize both beneficial effect of a radiant barrier in both summer and winter. But most people find that cost prohibitive to their budgets and go with either or. We are also hopeful of being able to take advantage of.

Second story addition with 40 year old r 19 insulation in the attic that could be replaced or added to. The radiant barrier should be installed in a manner to minimize dust accumulation on the reflective surface. Use the fiber free insulation from reflectix insulation in use the fiber free insulation from reflectix insulation in crawl spaces radiant flooring attics or walls. Dust accumulation on the reflective surface will reduce its reflective capability.

Radiant barriers and reflective insulation systems work by reducing radiant heat gain.