Radiant barrier

Understanding what is radiant barrier and why it works can help you save hundreds on the electric bill. We use lots of pics to make it simple!

How to Install Radiant Barrier on Attic Rafters in 5 Steps: The goal of adding a radiant barrier in your attic is to cover as much of the underside of the roof as possible. You want to add the foil on all surfaces that make up the roof, but you also need to keep vents open and clear of the foil.

Do you want to wrap your roof with a radiant barrier? Then you should know the application of the radiant barrier first. Most of the people have a question ...

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Radiant barriers are essentially bubble wrap covered with foil on both sides... I immediately wrote this concerned reader back, telling him this system was a waste of money.

Dear Pat: I’ve heard that installing a radiant barrier in my attic could save me a lot of money on my energy bills. What exactly is a radiant barrier, and

DIY Install a Radiant Barrier for energy savings.

DIY Attic Radiant Barrier: How-to for a cheap homemade radiant barrier for your attic. Radiant barriers battle the problem of emissivity in attics. When the sun beats down on the roof the shingles store energy then slowly gives that energy out in the form of radiant energy. …