Questions tagged [radiant-barrier]
Media that provide thermal insulation by reflecting heat
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Would a radiant barrier help stop this heat transfer?
Using my nifty thermal camera, I discovered that my furnace closet's combustion air duct (visible in this question) is getting really hot when the attic heats up, and then (being sheet metal) it ...
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Radiant barrier to improve attic HVAC?
Does anyone have experience with adding a radiant barrier to the attic rafters to keep the attic HVAC cool in the summer? I've got a 2.5 ton unit that really struggles when the attic gets to 130F. ...
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Radiant barriers and termites
I live in a warm climate and am working on improvements to improve my insulation and reduce cooling bills in the summer.
I bought several rolls of radiant barrier which I was planning to install in ...
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Is an aluminium radiant barrier allowed to cover insulation paper facing instead of drywall?
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Geographical location: City of Sacramento, CA, USA
Building: Residential detached garage.
Goal: To keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Approach: kraft paper faced ...
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How to insulate under hot water radiant flooring over a crawlspace?
I just built a small extension on my wood frame house. We are in the northeast (winters down to the low teens). We added three small rooms (mudroom, laundry, bath). They all now have hot water ...
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Replacing cedar shake siding and adding insulation
I have old cedar shake siding on a portion of my home, built in the 1950s, and am planning to replace it with a cement siding. Underneath the cedar are nailers, then the open cavity of the wall. In ...
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Any experience with Radiant Barriers?
I'm going to be putting up a ceiling on my back porch, which is glassed in. The heat can be unbearable, so I thought I'd investigate insulation. I keep coming up with recommendations for metallic/...
