Radiant Barrier
You may have been told that a traditional underlayment is all you need under your roof but this video proves that adding a radiant barrier barrier under a roof (as long as you have that air gap!) will stop the heat from ever entering your roof deck or your home below. Watch me use thermal […]
Continue reading about Thermal Proof Using RoofingFoil™ + Underlayment Under Metal & Tile Roofing
Introducing our exclusive new radiant barrier tape and white tape from AtticFoil®! Do you have a project that needs a patch job? Maybe an attic installation where you are joining together two large pieces? Do you want to put foil up in your metal shed easily? Then our new AtticFoil® tapes might be what you’re […]
Original AtticFoil® is an amazing product – it blocks over 97% of radiant heat, it’s tear-proof and it is heavyweight and easy to use. Many of our customers install the foil by stapling it up under the roof rafters, creating a sort of ceiling. This is most common in Souther states where air conditioning ductwork […]
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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? We get this question a lot – someone is usually in the process of new construction and they want to incorporate both the AtticFoil radiant barrier AND some spray foam […]
Continue reading about Installing Radiant Barrier Over Spray Foam Insulation
With the increasing interest of radiant barrier in commercial applications, and the amazing results from installing it in non-conditioned and conditioned spaces, it was only a matter of time before we would need to have a separate space online for these applications. Thus, WareHouseFoil.com was born! WareHouseFoil.com is a site that is 100% dedicated to […]
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People often ask me, “How does (insert brand name here) compare to AtticFoil® Radiant Barrier?” As a response, I decided to make this video to compare AtticFoil® with a brand sold in local home improvement stores, ie. Home Depot and Lowes, called Enerflex® Radiant Barrier. There are two main differences between the two that have an […]
The one question I probably get asked most often is: “What all do I need to know to install AtticFoil Radiant Barrier Foil Insulation?” The big concept is you’re trying to get a piece of radiant barrier foil between the roof and the insulation; the goal for heat rejection in the summer being to keep […]
Continue reading about Radiant Barrier Installation Summary – Block the Heat
How does TechShield® compare to AtticFoil®? I get this question just about everyday. First, what is Techshield®? Techshield® is a roof decking material – usually OSB that has a sheet of aluminum foil laminated on one side. Techshield® is made by LP Building Products or Louisianna-Pacific Corporation and is probably the most popular brand of […]
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It happens every year. I get a few calls from customers who say “I installed AtticFoil® – it’s a great product and I could really tell a difference in the summer, but now I am having trouble getting my house to cool off at night. Is the radiant barrier working right?” Ironically the radiant barrier […]
Continue reading about The Spring & Fall Effect – Can Radiant Barrier Work Against You?
Last year I had the adventure of building a new home for my family. I used Wayne Atkins of SterlingBrooks Custom Homes. Wayne and I have been friends for a long time and he “gets it” when it comes to building a high performance, extremely well built home. We decided to build a full foam […]
Continue reading about Combining Radiant Barrier with Spray Foam Insulation
