Foil Faced Radiant Barrier Insulation

It involves laying the radiant barrier foil on top of the insulation blanket of your attic.

Foil faced radiant barrier insulation.

The organization cites the importance of proper ventilation to avoid issues. Oriented strand board osb with a thin layer of low emitting aluminum foil attached to one side is a common type of thermal radiant barrier sheathing. Foil backed osb is applied mostly in attics. Some products are fiber reinforced to increase durability and ease of handling.

On top of that the addition of a radiant barrier foil insulation to your home or commercial building increases its marketability should you decide to sell in the future. 48 wide perforated double sided radiant barrier foil best selling. Fsk60b reinforced foil insulation facing is a commercial grade insulation material with vapor and radiation barrier functions. The goal of a foil backed osb is to cool the air within the top layer of insulation in the attic or wall by emitting the radiant heat absorbed through the roof or exterior walls which reduces the delta t and lessens the overall energy use in a building.

In order to assure higher strength its 7 microns thick aluminum foil is reinforced using two directional fiberglass scrim and 60gsm kraft. However it is also used in wall systems. Foil insulation is a radiant barrier and it works by. This lightweight foil faced fire retardant blanket type insulation has multiple uses.

Reflectix insulation has over 20 energy saving applications for reflectix insulation has over 20 energy saving applications for around the home. 26 wide perforated double sided radiant barrier foil for trusses. The list of uses includes crawl space radiant floor attic and walls. Reflects up to 97 of radiant energy reducing heating and cooling costs.

Radiant barriers consist of a highly reflective material usually aluminum foil which is applied to one or both sides of a number of substrate materials such as kraft paper plastic films cardboard oriented strand board and air infiltration barrier material. In this case the oak ridge national laboratory does warn of the potential to essentially trap moisture and condensation in the insulation. Either way you win by using reflective products in your residential home or commercial building. Products 60 48 26 rolls.

The radiant barrier is made from recycled natural fibers and provides excellent thermal and acoustical insulation reflecting up to 97 of radiant energy for excellent savings on heating and cooling costs. Our website and blog are full of information relating to our insulation including application instructions installation videos and energy saving articles. Our product is easy to handle and install. It is ideal facing material for duct wrapping and insulation.