The barriers consist of a highly reflective material that reflects radiant heat rather than absorbing it.
Reflective foil radiant barriers in attics.
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But there are actually many cons to radiant barriers that are not discussed.
Radiant barriers are a reflective foil insulation that reduces heat transfer into attics.
They don t however reduce heat conduction like thermal insulation materials.
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So this begs the question are radiant barriers truly worth it.
This helps improve energy efficiency of the home.
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.
Elizabeth spencer radiant barriers are installed in homes usually in attics primarily to reduce summer heat gain and reduce cooling costs.
Radiant barriers also known as reflective insulation are a type of thermal heat insulations that inhibits heat transfer by thermal radiation or heat by non contact i e.
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