An Alternative Insulation Method: The Shiny Solution

When people think of insulation, bubbly spray foam, thick fluffy rolls of yellow and pink stuff, and puffy orange air sealant come to mind, but there is so much more than that.

A newer breed of insulation has come on the scene recently that is sleek and shiny. It is low profile, easy to install, and is highly efficient while staying cost effective, and they call it Radiant Barrier 

What is Radiant Barrier? 

Radiant Barrier can have various purposes, but the heart of it is quite simple, it is like using aluminum foil to keep the air in and the sun out! Radiant Barrier is a highly reflective sheet that is much like aluminum foil that is low maintenance and requires zero power to act as boundary between the outside air and the inside air, while also helping to reduce the naturally rising temperature of your attic due to the sun.

The sun heats up your roof, and through the process of conduction those sun rays end up heating up your attic, leading to the top level of your home being uncomfortably hot in the warmer months of the year. To combat this discomfort, it is very common for homeowners to crank the AC or hire and HVAC company to come fix their AC units that they feel are broken, or buy new units all together - all of which becomes very expensive very quickly. Radiant Barrier helps block that root cause while also keeping the conditioned air in your home.

Why Radiant Barrier?

This product’s reflective qualities that deflect the direct heat from the sun is typically more cost and comfort effective when compared to other insulation types which absorb the heat. Radiant Barrier typically costs between 10-25 cents per square foot which is much cheaper than alternative methods. An additional bonus is waterproofing! Some types of Radiant Barrier are vapor retardant. Though Radiant Barrier can be a DIY project, we highly recommend asking someone who is certified in this trade to do it because they will know the best methods of installation and make sure the proper type of Radiant Barrier is installed to maximize its benefits. 

This low maintenance, low cost solution is really worth a chance, especially if you live in a warmer climate.  According to the U.S. Department of energy installing Radiant Barrier can save you up to 39% a month on your utility bills with the average being 17%. Not only will this low profile solution decreasing your monthly fuel and electric bills, it will also reduce your carbon footprint. If you live somewhere extra sunny, consider saving money and the planet while maximizing your daily comfort with Radiant Barrier. 

Get your free quote today to see if Radiant Barrier the right solution for you at https://www.comfenergy.com/free-estimate.html!

Check out https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/weatherize/insulation/radiant-barriers fore more details.

To understand the science and the numbers involved in all this check out https://www.energyattic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/radiant-barrier-answers.pdf.