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Radiant Barrier or R-value? What if you can only choose one?
Attic Insulation / Radiant Barrier

Radiant Barrier or R-value? What if you can only choose one?

When people ask us which one is better, radiant barrier or traditional insulation, the truth is, it’s hard to answer without some more information. Radiant …

How does SuperPerf Radiant Barrier Help With Ice Dams on My Roof?
Attic Insulation / Roofing

How does SuperPerf Radiant Barrier Help With Ice Dams on My Roof?

As I talk about on the AtticFoil® site, adding a radiant barrier inside your attic can usually REDUCE the possibility of ice damming. Ice damming …

Attic Insulation / Radiant Barrier / Radiant Barrier Installation

Installing Radiant Barrier Over Spray Foam Insulation

Q: Can I install radiant barrier if I have spray foam up on the rafters of my attic? How does AtticFoil work with spray foam? …

Attic Insulation

Can a 1/4″ thick product have an R-value of R-11?

R-value is a term used by the building and construction industry to define the thermal resistance a material has.  The higher the R-value, the more …

Attic Insulation

Hot Rooms In My House – When All Else Fails – Part 2

Sometimes you just have to throw in the towel.  In the home comfort business this occasionally happens.  If you have a hot, uncomfortable room there …

Attic Insulation / Radiant Barrier

Hot Rooms In My House – How To Make Them More Comfortable – Part 1

One of the most frustrating problems is having comfort issues with a particular room in your home.  These are rooms that you can NEVER get …

Attic Insulation

Why is duct sealing so important?

Everyday people ask me what is the single biggest thing they can do to improve efficiency and comfort in their home. I usually ask a …

Attic Insulation

Do Energy Efficiency Improvements Really Payoff?

Every day you probably hear ads about how much you can save by making energy improvements to your home.  Whether it’s a new air conditioning …

Attic Insulation / Radiant Barrier / Video

New Video=>Attic Insulation and Radiant Barrier Work Together in Cold Weather To Keep Homes Warm and Energy Efficient

WOW, it’s been cold lately.  Not surprisingly, I’ve received a bunch of calls and emails from people wanting more information on how installing a radiant …

Attic Insulation / Radiant Barrier

The Effect of Radiant Barriers on Shingle Temperatures. Am I going to BAKE my shingles?

One common question or concern about installing a radiant barrier is whether it will cause the shingles to heat up and get damaged or shorten …

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Ed Fritz of AtticFoil.com

Ed Fritz is the owner and president of AtticFoil.com, RoofingFoil.com and BlueTexInsulation.com.

Ed has over 20 years of experience in the insulation industry and is known for sharing his knowledge and expertise on his YouTube channel in an easy-to-understand way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJZrJLiP3Pc

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