Radiant Barrier | Energy Efficiency

AUBURNDALE, Fla. (April 18, 2012) – Fi-Foil Company is proud to announce that BUILDINGS magazine has selected Flash & Foil as a 2012 Money-Saving Product. The winning product is part of an elite group of 77 products that will be showcased in the magazine’s June 2012 issue.

Finalists were based on the money-saving qualities offered to building owners and facility managers in areas such as energy consumption, water savings, lighting, envelope improvement, and maintenance.

Flash & Foil is a hybrid Insulation System that combines two technologies – spray foam insulation and Fi-Foil’s VR Plus Shield® Reflective Insulation for a cost-effective solution for sealing wall cavities to reduce air infiltration and provide the desired thermal resistance.

For further information, visit www.flashandfoil.com.

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Question 1:

The Florida Building Code has two methods - Performance and Prescriptive. What is the difference?

Answer 1:

The Prescriptive Method has pre-assigned minimums for each component of the building; the Performance Method allows customization and assigns points for credits for each area. The total points for the residential structure must be .80 or less to “Pass” and qualify for the building permit.

Question 2:

The Florida Prescriptive method now requires an R-7.8 on masonry block walls; does this mean my only option is to use insulation with an R-7.8 or higher value?

Answer 2:

No. By simply changing the Energy Code Form from the Prescriptive Method to the Performance Method, you can still install Fi-Foil’s AA2 Vapor Shield Hi-Perm (R-4.1) on the masonry block wall. If the subject house does not pass code compliance, then you will have to make up the difference in another area. For example, a higher efficiency HVAC system, an attic radiant barrier, or higher performance windows will provide “credits” that apply against the total point requirement for the building.

Question 3:

Will the use of the Performance Method be “New” to the builders and architects?

Answer 3:

No, in fact the Prescriptive Method has been used in less than 15% of the total buildings in Florida. The Performance Method has always been the preferred method.

Question 4:

Does Fi-Foil have higher R-value solutions for masonry block walls?

Answer 4:

Yes. Fi-Foil manufactures a product called VR Plus Shield Hi-Perm that can be installed on 1-1/2” furring or 1-5/8” metal framing to achieve an R-7.0 (or R-7.1 for Standard version). Fi-Foil can also be combined with other insulation materials to generate even higher insulation system values. For example, if you install a 3/4” foam board (R-4.0) against the masonry block wall, install 3/4″ furring strips over the foam board, then staple Fi-Foil’s AA2 Vapor Shield Hi-Perm (R-4.1) to the face of the furring strip. The total R-value for this hybrid insulation system will be R-8.1.

Question 5:

What other Fi-Foil product options will help us lower the point totals in the buildings?

Answer 5:

Fi-Foil’s Silver Shield Radiant Barrier installed as an attic radiant barrier, can offer credits of 2-5 points; And the insulation contractor currently installing your Fi-Foil products can install this product for you.

Question 6:

What do you have to address frame wall applications?

Answer 6:

We recommend Fi-Foil’s Flash & FOIL (VR Plus Shield reflective insulation combined with Closed Cell Spray Foam) to create a high performance solution for frame walls, achieving an R-19 on 2” x 4” frame walls. Go to: www.flashandfoil.com for more details.

For further information on meeting the current building codes in your area, with Fi-Foil’s products, please contact Gene Bassham at (800)448-3401 or email him at gbassham@fifoil.com. Gene Bassham is the Technical Services Manager at Fi-Foil Company, Inc. and is a Certified Energy Rater with the State of Florida.

Fi-Foil Company gave away an Apple iPAD to one of the many hundreds of booth visitors we met with at the recently held International Builders Show in Orlando. Chuck Trewin of Fore-Sail Construction, LLC of Livonia, Michigan, was the lucky winner. We think everyone won big this year at the IBS Show as the Fi-Foil booth was a very busy this year as was the show in general. SkyTec representatives were also on hand at the Fi-Foil booth to help builders seeking information about the new ENERGY STAR program and the new Florida Building Code, going into effect this year. ENERGYSTAR, LEED, NAHB,  Building Code, reflective insulation, radiant barrier, energy efficiency, green building, home building, masonry wall insulation

Three things affect the energy savings as a result of the installation of a radiant barrier – the level of insulation in the attic, the ventilation in the attic and the geographic location of the home. While recommended levels of attic insulation help address heat transfer, mass insulation on the ceiling is not the best solution.

The heat from the sun can cause your roof to reach temperatures in excess of 150 degrees Fahrenheit, and this radiant heat penetrates into your attic.  Fi-Foil’s Silver Shield (attached to the bottom of the top chord of the roof truss) reflects radiant out in the Summer Months and it reflects radiant heat down and in during the Winter Months.  Silver Shield saves energy year round, no matter where the home is located. In addition, Fi-Foil’s Silver Shield Attic Radiant Barrier can be installed in both new and existing homes.

“In Florida, computer studies conducted in the development of the Florida Model Energy Code indicate that a typical attic radiant barrier installed in a Florida home will offer a six to seven year simple payback and a 15 percent to 19 percent return on investment.”[Excerpt from Florida Solar Energy Center website - http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/html/FSEC-EN-15/#payback]

Fi-Foil Company manufactures and distributes a complete line of reflective insulation, radiant barriers and facings for residential, commercial and agricultural applications, and has been a pioneer in the industry for more than two decades.  For more information on the company’s new 20-year transferable warranty or its complete line of reflective insulation products, call Fi-Foil Company at 1-800-448-3401 or visit www.fifoil.com

 RetroShield® System by Fi-Foil, an affordable and efficient way to reduce your air conditioning costs.  

Fi-Foil® Company, Inc., one of the nation’s largest manufacturers and distributors of energy-efficient reflective insulation and radiant barriers, proves that its RetroShield® System can effectively reduce cooling cost for fitness clubs while also providing greater comfort.

  Iron Works Fitness, a 20,000 square foot fitness club located in Hueytown, Alabama, was looking to reduce its air conditioning cost and decided to upgrade its insulation system with over 10,000 square feet of Fi-Foil’s RetroShield® System. Installing this exclusive system resulted in an approximate 15-20 percent reduction in monthly electric bills along with a cooler, more comfortable building. The owner is also able to maintain comfort at a 74 degree setting as opposed to 72 degrees prior to installation.   According to Iron Works Fitness owner, Terry Brasseale, he wanted to find an affordable and efficient way to reduce his air conditioning costs. “Our electric bill was $5,400 during the month of July. I had RetroShield installed in August 2007 and our electric bill went down to $4,700. By September 2007, our electric bill had declined to $3,400.” Brasseale noticed another added advantage to having RetroShield installed. “We’ve even noticed that the amount of dust that accumulates on the gym equipment has reduced.”   

Fi-Foil’s RetroShield® System was developed primarily for the metal building industry. It provides a superior thermal performance and is the ideal solution for retrofitting and upgrading insulation systems in existing metal buildings. The exclusive system incorporates Fi-Foil’s RBI Shield, which features the company’s specially designed reflective insulation technology and Clip & Pin components. The only system available on the market that unites these two components, RetroShield provides unmatched energy performance and ease of installation for reduced construction and operating costs.

  For more information, please visit us at www.retroshieldsystem.com.

Silver Shield™ Radiant Barrier built to last.   Fi-Foil Company, America’s leading manufacturer of insulation solutions for masonry walls, metal buildings and radiant barriers, offers a 20-year transferable warranty on Silver Shield™ Radiant Barrier.  Silver Shield^TM Radiant Barrier saves energy, reduces attic temperatures up to 30 degrees F, improves duct and insulation performance, and is the industry’s highest performing radiant barrier application.   The product is also marketed through home builders as part of a Radiant Barrier Program – a turn-key marketing program that builders can, in turn, sell as an option to their homebuyers. The builder program includes interactive displays for builder sales offices and design centers, as well as onsite training for the builders’ sales staff.    The company’s 20-year transferable warranty assures customers that Fi-Foil’s Silver Shield Radiant Barrier will be free from defects and comply with Fi-Foil’s published specifications under proper usage.  Fi-Foil Company manufactures and distributes a complete line of reflective insulation, radiant barriers and facings for residential, commercial and agricultural applications, and has been a pioneer in the industry for more than two decades. 

For more information on the company’s new 20-year transferable warranty or its complete line of reflective insulation products, call Fi-Foil Company at 1-800-448-3401 or visit www.fifoil.com.