Comments on: Radiant Barrier Reviews – Customers Testimonials for AtticFoil Radiant Barrier Foil

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:57:36 +0000

Jessica, Take a look at the website, www.AtticFoil.com to find out more about How a Radiant Barrier Works and How to Install Radiant Barrier in an Attic. If you have any questions, call us at 1-800-595-8772 and press "2" for technical support; our phone lines are open M-F from 9am to 5pm CST.

By: jessica

jessica — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:10:23 +0000

How much would you recommend getting this in a home? I don’t understand fully what it is for. Email me please.

By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:46:47 +0000

Les,
Contact us at 1-800-595-8772 to request a sample.

By: Les

Les — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:06:47 +0000

Ed, My name is Les Miller. I have been a energy efficient builder for 25 years. So much has changed since I built my first two homes. I am going back to the owners to update their home to today’s higher standards. Radiant barrier is probably the quickest payback. I am also doing low-e window films, reworking door sweeps and seals and where justified new higher SEER A/C units. Do you sell Attic/Foil radiant barrier? If so I would like a small sample to compare to foil that is available locally in Fort Worth, Texas. Thanks , Les Miller 817/475-6839, or Les@LesMillerHomes.com

By: Ed

Ed — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:12:14 +0000

That is not a typical use of the AtticFoil® so you might be better off using a product specifically created for the outside elements. We have had some customers use the product in this way, and from our experience it works best if you create a system that will keep the foil a couple of inches ABOVE the roof; you want the foil up and away from water when it rains (over time this will cause the foil to get dirty and lose some of it’s effectiveness). If you want more information about this type of application, contact us at support@atticfoil.com.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:05:04 +0000

Works great. I like it very well.

By: Blake Paullin

Blake Paullin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:02:27 +0000

Hey Ed, I don’t have access to the attic and am planning on just stapling the foil on top of my roof on the outside. WIll the foil work as well on top of the roof and what other things should I look out for? Thanks,

-Blake

By: Ed Fritz

Ed Fritz — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:04:44 +0000

Bob,

Yes, you will want both radiant barrier and “regular” insulation. I’d install the AtticFoil® Radiant Barrier first, then add and R-30 value of insulation or better in the attic. The walls can be tricky. There are several “Drill & Fill” methods to get insulation inside the walls. I’d start with the attic, then (if needed) do the walls.

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:14:39 +0000

Your advise please: I bought a 1961 built 1500sqft so FL beach house. There is no insulation in attac or stucco walls. Do I need both radiant barrier and blown in insulation in attic? Any other advise. Thanks.

By: Ed Fritz

Ed Fritz — Tue, 31 May 2011 15:22:09 +0000

David,

I’ve had many customers install doing both methods with fantastic results. Installing over the attic insulation (in Houston) will have the biggest benefit in the Winter to help keep heat in. It will provide some additional benefit in the Summer. From a DIY perspective, I think the additional cost of material and labor (cheap for DIY) is usually worth it.