R-value
The hottest trend is construction is converting an attic space into a living space. Unfortunately the term “hot” usually describes the room once it is complete. One of the common challenges is to get a decent amount of insulation between the sheetrock and the roof deck. Typically roof rafters are 2”x6” and allow only [...]
There is some debate in the radiant barrier business whether to use a perforated or a solid radiant barrier product in an attic application.
In an attic application, you should ALWAYS use a perforated product. Period.
Why? Solid products like bubble foil insulation are called “Vapor Barriers”. A vapor barrier basically stops moisture from moving from point [...]
A common question is “What Is The R-Value of Radiant Barrier Foil?”
The answer: ZERO
Heat moves in 3 different methods: 1) Conductive 2) Radiant 3) Convective. R-Value is a term used to measure how resistant a product is to CONDUCTIVE HEAT ONLY. The best way to illustrate this is to picture an ice chest with a [...]
