Comments on: eShield™, Prodex, SolarGuard, Reflectix, – How they compare to AtticFoil Radiant Barrier Foil

By: Ed Fritz

Ed Fritz — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:32:04 +0000

Dave, tests have that roof and shingle temperatures over a radiant barrier ONLY increase the shingle temperatures between 2º-10º degrees. Considering that roof temperatures can typically be between 130º-180º. Shingles are designed to handle temperatures well above these levels. Here is an article from last year. Am I Going To Bake My Shingles If I Install A Radiant Barrier?

By: Dave Porter

Dave Porter — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:57:23 +0000

I believe radiant barriers work as advertised. The question that no one seems to want to discuss is: “Does reflecting the radiant energy back out the roof cause the seal-tab shingles or the tar paper under those shingles to degrade faster because of this reflected energy. In simple words would I have to replace my roof more often that my neighbor that does not have the radiant barrier product?

Dave

By: Ed Fritz

Ed Fritz — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:31:22 +0000

Here is the most current information regarding the meeting between the IRS and RIMA (Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association) Radiant Barrier Tax Credit Info

By: Carl

Carl — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:43:11 +0000

Ed, What do you make of below, from the EnergyStar website?

Question: Is there a tax credit for radiant barriers?

Answer: The IRS has not issued final guidance on this issue, but it does not appear that radiant barriers will be covered.

Radiant barriers are not defined in the 2009 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code), which is a requirement of the tax credit, and they do not have an R value.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 expanded the definition of insulation to reference the 2009 IECC (new language is below in red):

“any insulation material or system which is specifically and primarily designed to reduce the heat loss or gain of a dwelling unit when installed in or on such dwelling unit, and meets the prescriptive criteria for such material or system established by the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code,as such Code (including supplements) is in effect on the date of the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009,”

This FAQ will be updated as soon as the IRS issues guidance on this issue.

By: Ed Fritz

Ed Fritz — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:13:37 +0000

If you have the option of putting on a new roof then new “reflective” shingles are definitely something to consider. I’d say “go for it”!

By: Vlon Kooi

Vlon Kooi — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:57:49 +0000

I am about to have my home re-roofed, and I have learned so much from your website. What do you think of the solar reflective asphalt shingles?

By: Paul T

Paul T — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:07:21 +0000

Just thought I’d let you know on eShield’s Energy Star claims. I’ve removed people’s last names to protect them privacy from web crawlers/spammers.

From: Blakeley S
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 4:15 PM
To: Paul T
Cc: Sxxxxxx.Karen@epamail.epa.gov; Daniel L; Monica R
Subject: RE: Report an inappropriate use of the ENERGY STAR logo.

Dear Mr. T,
My name is Blakeley S and I work at The Cadmus Group, in support of ENERGY STAR. Thank you for contacting the Logo Misuse e-mail address.

We have recently contacted eShield because they have labeled products as ENERGY STAR qualified, that do not qualify as ENERGY STAR. We are following up with them to make sure the language is removed from their Web site.

Please refer to the Seal and Insulate with ENERGY STAR page on the ENERGY STAR Web site for more information about ENERGY STAR and insulation products. http://www.energystar.gov/inde.....nt_sealing. Also, please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions.

Thank you,

Blakeley S
The Cadmus Group, Inc., on behalf of the United States Environmental Protection Agency

By: Myrna

Myrna — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:56:27 +0000

I am sorry..I just found your article:New Video=>How To Install Radiant Barrier Foil Into a Cathedral or Vaulted Ceiling and that answered my questions!
Cheers!