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Radiant Barrier was an innovation originally developed by NASA and wa used in the astronaut suits. Today Radiant Barrier become preferred economic way of saving on heating and cooling energy cost. And the popularity of this unique heat reflecting foil is rapidly growing, especially since the homeowners become more familiar with it's benefits. This outstanding Innovation based on aluminum foil increasing home's energy efficiency.
Radiant Barrier is an Energy Star Product and you will save 25-30% of your total purchase on your 2009 Tax Return!
Recent tests have shown that in attics which has R-19 insulation, radiant barriers will decrease summer heat gains by 16 to 42 % compared to equivalent attic winch has the same insulation level but no radiant barrier.
In an average house the attic is the most common place to install Radiant Barrier. Absolutely every home can greatly benefit from an attic installed with Radiant Barrier system, precisely if you house have any of the below conditions:
- Hot attic temperature can reach 150°F
- Old, weathered, little or no attic insulation
- Dark colored shingles
- Hot 2nd floor rooms
- Air ducts in the attic
- Air handler in the attic
- Little or no shading of any kind over your home
House attic is not the only space where this heat-reflecting foil will work well to increase overall energy efficiency. New construction now adding radiant barrier to walls insulation, floors and crawl spaces. It pays back quickly in utility bills savings. Other good possible uses for this product include: roofs, metal buildings, house wraps and much more.
Common Radiant Barrier applications:
- All House Wraps
- Floors
- Radiant Heating Systems
- Wall Insulation
- Crawl Basements
- Metal Building
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