The Benefits of Installing Attic Insulation With Radiant Barrier

[Nick Antonio]

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Article Title: The Benefits of Installing Attic Insulation With Radiant Barrier
Author: Nick Antonio
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If you aren�t already familiar with radiant barrier, let�s start by explaining what it is. Radiant barrier is a protective shield that is used in attics to inhibit heat transfer in and out of homes. This protection can be used in conjunction with your existing attic insulation, or you can also purchase attic insulation/radiant barrier combinations. Regardless of what you choose, radiant barrier is usually not used alone. Standard attic insulation can reduce heat transfer by convection and conduction, but it doesn�t block out radiant heat. Radiant barrier, on the other hand, is made of highly reflective material and reflects more than 95 percent of the sun�s radiant energy. Since a large amount of the total heat that is transferred into homes is radiant heat, a radiant barrier can have a significant impact on controlling the temperature of your house.

Now that you have a better understanding of what radiant barrier is, you�d probably like to know how you and your family can benefit from installing radiant barrier attic insulation in your home. First of all, as you have probably deduced, radiant barrier can provide you with financial benefits since it blocks such a significant amount of heat transfer. In extremely hot weather, your home�s attic can reach unbearable temperatures, but a radiant barrier can reduce the attic temperature by 25 degrees or even more. When heat transfer is lowered, your HVAC system won�t have to work as hard to get your home�s overall temperature to the desired level. This can lead to significant savings on your heating and cooling costs. Not only that, but installing radiant barrier insulation could also qualify you for federal tax credits. Having radiant barrier installed could also increase the resale value of your home because buyers recognize the financial benefits it will provide for them in the long run.

Radiant barrier can also prolong the life of your HVAC unit since it won�t be working overtime to maintain your home�s temperature. If the HVAC unit is located in the attic, radiant barrier could even be used to cover the HVAC system itself to keep it from getting overheated.

Another benefit of installing radiant barrier attic insulation in your home is that it�s safe to install and be around. Radiant barrier doesn�t have the harmful fibers or asthma-causing allergens that standard insulation sometimes does, and it�s not toxic like spray foam. Additionally, where ordinary insulation can absorb moisture, radiant barrier repels it, so you won�t have to worry about mildew, mold, or moisture damage to the surfaces your insulation touches. As a result, radiant barrier can yield cleaner air for your home that�s much safer for your family to breathe.

And finally, radiant barrier is also easy to install and maintain. If you hire a professional contractor to install your radiant barrier attic insulation, they can usually come out the next day and have the job done in a single afternoon. Furthermore, you�ll never have to worry about radiant barrier getting old and needing to be replaced because it won�t get compressed or damaged.


About The Author: Nick Antonio is an experienced writer who has contributed to a number of notable publications. As a home improvement expert, Mr. Antonio is able to offer advice on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to http://www.tiptopconst.com/attic-insulation.html attic insulation.

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