Unlike other insulation products (fiberglass, foam, etc.), reflective insulation mainly relies on reflecting radiant heat to achieve insulating effect, so there is no R-value rating. Our reflective insulation products can reflect 95%-97% of radiant heat when the heat source ( Installing a radiant barrier between the sun) and existing R-rated insulation will increase the effectiveness of the R-rated insulation. Because only 3% of the radiant heat now reaches the R-value rated mass insulation, extending the time it has to absorb and transfer heat to your living space before it becomes saturated.
The easiest and most common is to install with foil tape, available in our store, you can also use a staple gun when installing between joists, studs and padding.
Yes, radiant barriers not only reflect radiant heat from the outside, they also keep heat inside to maintain indoor temperatures.
Yes, the radiation barrier is non-toxic and harmless, easy to install, and can be used in pet rooms to ensure that pets’ living environment is warm in winter and cool in summer.
No; radiant barriers work independently of other insulation products.
If your current attic space has no insulation, you will likely find that your utility bills will be reduced more by adding a radiant barrier than if you added a radiant barrier to an attic filled with existing insulation.
This doesn’t mean your attic doesn’t need other insulation products. Integral insulation such as fiberglass insulation, blown cellulose, and rock wool protect you from conductive and convective heat flow and therefore, when combined with a radiant barrier, provide you with the best overall protection, to reduce radiated heat transfer.
Product performance range is -60 to 160 ℉.
Reflective insulation does not rely on thickness to work. In fact, it achieves the thermal insulation effect by reflecting most of the radiant heat through the aluminum foil material on the surface.
