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July 19, 2012, Radiant Barrier Installation Summary – Block the HeatMay 12, 2012, Techshield Compared To AtticFoil® Radiant BarrierApril 19, 2012, The Spring & Fall Effect – Can Radiant Barrier Work Against You?March 22, 2012, Combining Radiant Barrier with Spray Foam InsulationJune 21, 2011, On The House with the Carey Bros., Rebecca Cole & AtticFoil’s Ed Fritz – Part IIJune 20, 2011, Ed Fritz goes live on the popular radio show: On The House, with the Carey Bros. & Rebecca ColeMay 18, 2011, Can a 1/4″ thick product have an R-value of R-11?April 7, 2011, Green Energy Barrier (and other products) Compared To AtticFoil® Radiant Barrier FoilFebruary 11, 2011, Does Radiant Barrier Damage Roof Shingles?September 27, 2010, Bed and Breakfast says radiant barrier “helped tremendously”June 9, 2010, Radiant Barrier Reviews – Customers Testimonials for AtticFoil Radiant Barrier FoilApril 27, 2010, New Video=>SUMMER HEAT – It’s coming. What’s your defense?April 13, 2010, New Video=>How To Install Radiant Barrier Foil Into a Cathedral or Vaulted CeilingMarch 8, 2010, Hot Rooms In My House – When All Else Fails – Part 2March 2, 2010, Hot Rooms In My House – How To Make Them More Comfortable – Part 1February 22, 2010, Why is duct sealing so important?February 15, 2010, eShield™, SolarGuard, Reflectix, – Compared to AtticFoil® Radiant Barrier FoilFebruary 8, 2010, Do Energy Efficiency Improvements Really Payoff?February 2, 2010, Radiant Barrier Tax Credit UpdateJanuary 25, 2010, Perforated vs. Solid Radiant Barrier Products. What is a vapor barrier and why does it matter?January 18, 2010, New Video=>Why Is An Air Gap Required For Radiant Barrier To Work?January 11, 2010, New Video=>Attic Insulation and Radiant Barrier Work Together in Cold Weather To Keep Homes Warm and Energy EfficientJanuary 4, 2010, There is no such thing as “Radiant Barrier Paint”December 28, 2009, The Effect of Radiant Barriers on Shingle Temperatures. Am I going to BAKE my shingles?December 14, 2009, Four Silver Bullets For Saving Energy In Hot Climates
i live in new england. my biggest question is not whether or not to use a radiant barrier, but how much insulation works best with it? The house i just moved to has very little insulation in the attic. Should i beef up the insulation first or only add the radiant barrier?
Thanks
Lee,
Radiant barrier is NOT a substitute for standard type insulation. Check your local codes to see what is recommended for your area.