Radiant Barriers Will Save You Money
We know how hot is on a summer afternoon by the pool. Imagine how it feels to someone working in an attic!
But experts say that something known as a radiant barrier may cool things off in the attic while saving homeowners lots of money.
How does a radiant barrier work?
A radiant barrier is based on a concept called emissivity or basically, how much a material can repel radiant energy. The lower the number the better and according to the Florida Energy Center a radiant barrier should measure less than 0.06.
They say that the radiant barrier can help cut air conditioning costs by as much as 20%.
But does a radiant barrier work? Experts say yes.
They say it works on the same principle as a lunar module lined with foil or that shiny reflective shield you put in your parked car windshield.
Experts say it is a home insulating idea that’s been around for decades.
In fact, the Department of Energy recommends radiant barriers in residential attics. And the Florida Solar Energy Center says that radiant barriers offer significant potential for impeding solar driven heat gains in buildings.
All of those recommendations are for actual rolls of reflective material that is attached in a retrofit to an existing attic or on building materials in new construction. Just like the radiant barrier products offered by Fi-Foil Company, the leader and innovator in energy-efficient reflective insulation and radiant barriers for residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings.