Reflective Barrier Attic Insulation

Of attic space above the ground floor with no insulation and problematic access.

Reflective barrier attic insulation. We are interested in the new owens corning pure safety insulation if you install it. And approximately 550 sq. To be effective the reflective surface must face an air space. Reflective insulation also referred to as radiant barrier insulation and foil insulation is installed in many homes primarily in attics.

Radiant barriers and reflective insulation systems work by reducing radiant heat gain. Dust accumulation on the reflective surface will reduce its reflective capability. 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. As its name suggests reflective insulation helps your home reflect rather than absorb energy from the sun.

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. We are also hopeful of being able to take advantage of. The radiant barrier should be installed in a manner to minimize dust accumulation on the reflective surface. Second story addition with 40 year old r 19 insulation in the attic that could be replaced or added to.

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