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Radiant Barriers -
A typical 2,000 sq. foot home would take around 2,500 sq. feet of radiant barrier for the attic at a cost of $0.75 to $1.00 per. sq. foot installed ( $1,850.00 to $2,500.00 ).
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Radiant Barrier | reading between the lines
The Radiant Barrier will reflect up to 97% of the radiant heat build up from the sun. During the summer months we can reduce attic temperatures by 40 to 60 degrees, lowering your power bills and increasing the life span of your AC unit. In addition this product will combat heat loss during the winter months by preventing warm air from excaping through your home's attic. C & S Solar would be glad to schedule a time to visit your home and provide further inflormation on this product or any of the others we offer.
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Reflective Attic Insulation is New and Improved
Reflective radiant barrier insulation is becoming very popular for use in attic applications. The climate where you live, will determine the installation method you choose when using radiant barrier in your attic. Here are the typical options and methods of installation for warm and cold climates. If you live in an area where both warm and cold seasons are fairly equal, you can utilize both of the following methods of installation for maximum performance year round.
Attic with Duct Work
 During winter months, this application retains heat-loss near the roofs pitch. |
Attic without Duct Work
 This application creates a radiant barrier near the ceiling level of the house. |
Winter
During cold winter months, up to 75% of your home or building's heat can be lost through your attic area. You may already have fiberglass or cellulose insulation in your attic but these types of insulation only RESIST heat transfer. Once fiberglass or cellulose absorbs the maximum amount of heat that it physically can absorb, it must release some of that heat energy. That means it just slows down heat loss it, does not prevent it! Radiant barrier REFLECTS up to 97% of radiant heat back toward the living space, keeping your home warmer and saving you on energy costs.
During cold winter months, up to 75% of your home or building's heat can be lost through your attic area. You may already have fiberglass or cellulose insulation in your attic but these types of insulation only RESIST heat transfer. Once fiberglass or cellulose absorbs the maximum amount of heat that it physically can absorb, it must release some of that heat energy. That means it just slows down heat loss it, does not prevent it! Radiant barrier REFLECTS up to 97% of radiant heat back toward the living space, keeping your home warmer and saving you on energy costs.
Attic with Duct Work
 Foil Reflects the Summer Heat Gain near the roof level. |
Attic without Duct Work
 Foil Reflects the Summer Heat Gain near the cieling level. |
Summer
In warm climates or during summer months, attic temperatures can reach as high as 140° Fahrenheit! The heat in your attic tries to invade your living space making your air conditioner work harder to keep your house cool. Radiant barrier installed under the roof rafters in your attic can reflect up to 97% of the sun's radiant heat waves away from your attic. This method will keep your attic cooler, in turn requiring less energy from your air conditioning unit.
In warm climates or during summer months, attic temperatures can reach as high as 140° Fahrenheit! The heat in your attic tries to invade your living space making your air conditioner work harder to keep your house cool. Radiant barrier installed under the roof rafters in your attic can reflect up to 97% of the sun's radiant heat waves away from your attic. This method will keep your attic cooler, in turn requiring less energy from your air conditioning unit.
Temperature difference between decking and Radiant Barrier
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Radiant Barrier Heat Lamp Test:
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Notice the difference in temperature of the thermometer on the outside of the reflective foil insulation. (It's 100 degrees less!) The foil is reflecting 97% of the radiant heat from the lamp.
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