Attic radiant barriers and interior radiation control coatings are proven technologies that significantly reduce the flow of radiant heat across attic spaces. This reduction in radiant heat lowers ...

‘Radiant barrier” is a relatively new term in the world of home improvement. So what exactly is it, how and why does it work, and what makes radiant barrier foil effective in reducing energy bills?

Q. What is your take on using two-sided aluminum material in the attic over existing insulation? I’ve been told it is an idea from NASA that uses material like this to protect astronauts in space. A ...

This article was originally published July 9, 2012. As the temperatures rise, you start worrying about your air-conditioning bill and hope that somewhere, somehow you can find a new, improved and ...

Q. I recently heard about some new cooling strategy called “radiant barriers” in which heat from the house is directed up to the roof. Do you know if this really works, and if reflecting the heat out ...

This is a 2017 test site installation performed in a wood frame house (including garage, workshop and upstairs apartment) located in Carlisle, MA. The system has been in operation for the past two ...

Q: I recently heard about some new cooling strategy called “radiant barriers” in which heat from the house is directed up to the roof. Do you know if this really works, and if reflecting the heat out ...

Shiny, flashy radiant barriers are a hot topic among Sunbelt homeowners interested in reducing their utility bills. Installed in attic air spaces between the roof decking and insulation, a radiant ...

Q: What is your take on using two-sided aluminum material in the attic over existing insulation? I've been told it is an idea from NASA that uses material like this to protect astronauts in space. A ...