Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Radiant Barrier Guru Saving You Money on Your Energy Bills ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Should You Install Radiant Barrier on the Rafters AND Over Your Insulation?](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/should-you-install-radiant-barrier-on-the-rafters-and-over-your-insulation/) - A lot of people ask: "Should I Install Radiant Barrier on Rafters AND Over Insulation? If one layer is good, isn't two layers better?" Let's discuss. - [Damaged Metal Building Insulation Repair With BlueTex](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/damaged-metal-building-insulation-repair-with-bluetex/) - If your metal building insulation is torn, sagging, wet, or falling apart, this video shows a complete, professional-grade system to restore it like new — without removing the old insulation. The BlueTex method creates a new internal vapor barrier, stops condensation, and upgrades both the performance and appearance of any aging metal building. Metal building - [New Video: How to Repair Torn or Sagging Metal Building Insulation](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/new-video-how-to-repair-torn-or-sagging-metal-building-insulation/) - In this helpful walkthrough, you’ll see step-by-step how to patch holes, replace damaged sections, and strengthen insulation seams so your insulation works like new again. - [BlueTex™ The Original Roll-Up Garage Door Insulation™ Follow‑Up](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/bluetex-the-original-roll-up-garage-door-insulation-follow‑up/) - A real-world update on a customer experience using the BlueTex™ Original Roll‑Up Garage Door Insulation™ Kit for year-round comfort. - [BlueTex™ Insulation for Metal Buildings](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/bluetex-insulation-for-metal-buildings/) - Metal buildings are great for many application from businesses to hobbies. For example, backyard sheds, garages, mini storage units, airplane hangars, and giant poultry barns are all are employed in diverse uses across a wide range of prices. However, most buildings share the same complaints: they're uncomfortable because they get too hot (or rippin cold) - [The Perfect Metal Building Insulation Install](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/the-perfect-metal-building-insulation-install/) - I have a video showing how to install BlueTex™ metal building insulation in a tubular steel framed building and this customer followed along with those directions and completed his own perfect install. I wanted to share his project here so you can see what he did, and watch how it's done the right way! This - [How Radiant Barriers Keep Your Home Cooler](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/how-radiant-barriers-keep-your-home-cooler/) - When it comes to keeping your home cool and energy-efficient, addressing heat gain in your attic is crucial. If you’re serious about keeping your attic and home cooler, investing in a radiant barrier is a smart choice. - [5 Benefits of Installing a Radiant Barrier in Your Home](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/5-benefits-of-installing-a-radiant-barrier-in-your-home/) - Learn about the benefits of installing a radiant barrier to keeping your home cool, comfortable, and energy-efficient. - [Introducing BlueTexInsulation.com - for Commercial Applications](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/introducing-warehousefoil-com-for-commercial-applications/) - The complete source for radiant barrier foil insulation for commercial buildings. Buy online - we are the manufacturer! - [Radiant Barriers for Mobile Homes and Tiny Houses: Maximizing Comfort in Small Spaces](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/radiant-barriers-for-mobile-homes-and-tiny-houses-maximizing-comfort-in-small-spaces/) - Radiant barriers offer a simple, yet effective, solution to maintain a comfortable temperature year-round. - [Maximize Home Warmth with SuperPerf™ AtticFoil®](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/maximize-home-warmth-with-superperf-atticfoil/) - As winter approaches, homeowners are looking for effective ways to hold heat inside their homes and keep energy bills low. Installing SuperPerf™ AtticFoil®.. - [Stay Cool with BlueTex™: Insulate Your Residential Garage Door Easily](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/stay-cool-with-bluetex-insulate-your-residential-garage-door-easily/) - Insulating your garage door with BlueTex™ insulation is a smart & simple way to easily enhance the comfort of your home and reduce energy costs. - [Improving Garage Comfort: Insulate Your Roll-Up Garage Doors with BlueTex™](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/improving-garage-comfort-insulate-your-roll-up-garage-doors-with-bluetex/) - Improving Garage Comfort: Insulate Your Roll-Up Garage Doors with BlueTex™ - [Transforming Your Old Insulation with BlueTex Metal Building Insulation](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/transforming-your-metal-building-covering-old-insulation-with-bluetex-metal-building-insulation/) - Metal buildings are renowned for their durability and versatility, making them a popular choice for various purposes, from storage facilities to workshops and even homes. However, over time, metal building insulation in these buildings can wear out. This leads to your insulation becoming less effective, which results in a loss of energy inefficiency and discomfort, - [Do I need more ventilation to cool my attic?](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/do-i-need-more-ventilation-to-cool-my-attic/) - When people think about their hot attics, one of the first things they consider is adding more ventilation in the form of solar fans, electric attic fans, wind turbines, more soffit venting, etc. Let me be clear: ventilation is a good thing and necessary in most attics. However, it's really not the air temperature in - [Everything You Need to Know About AtticFoil Radiant Barrier](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-atticfoil-radiant-barrier/) - After talking to tens of thousands of customers since 2006, and selling hundreds of millions of square feet of product, this is a short version of everything you need to know about AtticFoil Radiant Barrier. Why is My Attic So Hot? When your attic gets hot, it's not so much the outside temperature as it - [Prevent Moisture/Condensation Inside Your New Metal Building](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/prevent-moisture-condensation-inside-your-new-metal-building/) - BlueTex™ metal building insulation is a perfect vapor barrier to prevent moisture (condensation/sweating) on the interior of a new metal building. Installation is super easy - read on to find out how it works. - [How Radiant Barrier Saves You Money](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/how-radiant-barrier-saves-you-money/) - A huge benefit of radiant barrier is homeowners saving money on their electricity. This video shows you how AtticFoil Radiant Barrier works to save you money! - [Why I don't recommend electric attic fans](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/why-i-dont-recommend-electric-attic-fans/) - I made a comment in one of my YouTube videos years ago about not recommending attic fans, and I misjudged how many questions I'd get about it! I decided to address my stance on this in a quick video to help you understand why I think attic fans are over-sold and not needed in most - [Radiant Barrier Under Shingles – Scams & Bad Information](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/radiant-barrier-under-shingles/) - Why shouldn't I put radiant barrier on my roof and under the shingle? Learn why you need the air space next to your radiant barrier in order to be effective. - [Combining Radiant Barrier with Spray Foam Insulation](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/combining-radiant-barrier-with-spray-foam-insulation/) - We decided to build a full foam encapsulated home with a non-vented attic. We used open cell foam and radiant barrier to get the ultimate reduction of heat flow. - [BlueTex™ is the Ultimate Metal Building Insulation Vapor Barrier](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/bluetex-is-the-ultimate-metal-building-insulation-vapor-barrier/) - BlueTex™ is the Ultimate Metal Building Insulation Vapor Barrier - [How to Keep Your Shed/Pump House From Freezing This Winter](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/how-to-keep-your-shed-pump-house-from-freezing-this-winter/) - Do you have a building in a cold climate and you're trying to keep it WARMER inside? Maybe you have livestock inside, or plants, or other equipment that needs to stay above freezing? I have a simple, but super effective solution for your metal building. Watch the video below to learn more about how BlueTex™ - [Proper Metal Building Ventilation: The Basics](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/proper-metal-building-ventilation-the-basics/) - Air Temps vs Surface Temps There are a various things that can affect the air temperature inside of a non-conditioned building, but typically there are two main factors: the amount of heat entering the structure (heat gain) and the amount of airflow passing through (ventilation). While these two things are independent of one another, when - [Attic Ventilation – Don’t Mess It Up](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/attic-ventilation-basic-tips/) - Simple tips on Attic Ventilation can save hundreds on your energy costs. Get the right amount of air flow with the right techniques to make your home comfortable. - [Radiant Barrier for New Construction](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/radiant-barrier-for-new-construction/) - This is a simple hybrid method to install radiant barrier during new construction. This approach is more effective than the traditional radiant barrier decking products like TechShield™ and Solarboard™ and it's super simple and super effective! This install method uses the Original double-sided radiant barrier AtticFoil™ and is installed so that it drapes down between - [Tips to help your radiant barrier install go smoothly](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/tips-to-help-your-radiant-barrier-install-go-smoothly/) - If you have done your research and have decided to install radiant barrier, you're in the right place! A radiant barrier installation can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. As an expert in this field, I have over 20 years of experience dealing with insulation and attics, and I have some of the - [RoofingFoil Radiant Barrier + Underlayment: Time-Lapse Install Video](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/roofingfoil-radiant-barrier-underlayment-time-lapse-install-video/) - Watch this awesome installation video of All About Roofing LLC in Arizona applying our RoofingFoil™ + Underlayment material direct to the deck, then spaced with battens before installing the metal on top. This kind of roof is going to last a lifetime and the homeowners are going to benefit greatly from having a radiant barrier - [How To Vent an Attic Without Soffit Vents](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/how-to-vent-an-attic-without-soffit-vents/) - The standard intake vent for attics is a soffit vent (also sometimes referred to as an "eave vent") and it allows for air to enter the attic down low, near the eaves. Intake air is critical to maintaining a proper flow of air throughout the attic space. Air enters low and then escapes out of - [Techshield Compared To AtticFoil® Radiant Barrier](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/techshield-compared-to-atticfoil-radiant-barrier/) - 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 - [Four Silver Bullets For Saving Energy In Hot Climates](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/four-silver-bullets-for-saving-energy-in-hot-climates/) - NOW is the time to think ahead and work on a few simple projects that can have a HUGE difference before you get your summer electric bills. - [Radiant Barrier Tax Credit Update](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/radiant-barrier-tax-credit-update/) - Radiant Barriers do qualify for the tax credit under The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Learn how to get your 30% tax credit. - [Thermal Proof That Foil Radiant Barriers Don't Work Directly Under Roofing Shingles](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/thermal-proof-that-foil-radiant-barriers-dont-work-directly-under-roofing-shingles/) - If you've ever been told that foil works if you put it under shingles, this video is for you. This myth (and bad practice) has been around forever and I'm finally taking it head on once and for all. Trust me, no one would be happier if it were true, but unfortunately it's not. Radiant - [RoofingFoil™ Metal and Tile Roof Underlayment & Radiant Barrier All-in-One](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/roofingfoil-metal-and-tile-roof-underlayment-radiant-barrier-all-in-one/) - It's here! RoofingFoil™ is an all-in-one roofing underlayment and radiant barrier for use in roofing that has an air space. This underlayment goes great under metal, tile, slate, standing seam, and other metal and tile roofing systems that are either on a batten system or have a naturally occuring air space between the tile and - [How RoofingFoil™ + Underlayment Works As a Radiant Barrier in Metal and Tile Roofing Systems](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/how-roofingfoil-underlayment-works-as-a-radiant-barrier-in-metal-and-tile-roofing-systems/) - Traditional roofing underlayments work to help keep your roofing deck and anything below it dry and free of moisture. RoofingFoil™ + Underlayment performs just like a traditional underlayment and meets or exceeds all of Miami-Dade County's requirements for one. We've added a layer of our best-selling pure aluminum to the second side of this non-woven - [RoofingFoil.com – for Roofing Applications with an Air Gap](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/roofing-foil-new-application-and-website/) - Due to an overwhelming response in using our radiant barrier foil in roofing applications, we now have a new website for all roof-related applications of our radiant barrier foil: www.RoofingFoil.com. RoofingFoil™ is the same strong, quality, tear-proof material that we have always offered and it works under any metal or tile roofing system as - [Introducing an exclusive new radiant barrier: SuperPerf™ AtticFoil®](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/introducing-an-exclusive-new-radiant-barrier-superperf-atticfoil/) - 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 - [New AtticFoil® Tape](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/new-atticfoil-tape/) - 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 - [How does SuperPerf Radiant Barrier Help With Ice Dams on My Roof?](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/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 is caused when the top of the roof warms above the freezing point the the lower part of the roof is below freezing. When this happens, the icy roof water - [6 Myths About Attic Ventilation](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/6-myths-about-attic-ventilation/) - There's a lot of misinformation about attic ventilation, so we wanted to take a moment to clear up any confusion about how you should be venting an attic and what you need to do it right. 1. If I have roof vents, I have ventilation. If only it were that simple! Attic ventilation should have - [Thermal Proof Using RoofingFoil™ + Underlayment Under Metal & Tile Roofing](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/thermal-proof-using-roofingfoil-underlayment-under-metal-tile-roofing/) - 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 - [Radiant Barrier or R-value? What if you can only choose one?](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/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 barrier and traditional insulation both play a part in an energy efficient and comfortable living space, but they work in different ways. We advocate for using both in most cases, - [The #1 Attic Ventilation Problem](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/the-1-attic-ventilation-problem/) - I've talked about attic ventilation issues before, in fact it's probably one of the most popular posts on the blog to date. In that article I touch on this issue and in this video I decided to go a little more in depth based on the frequency this problem comes up in conversations. What do - [Hot Rooms In My House – How To Make Them More Comfortable – Part 1](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/hot-rooms-in-my-house-how-to-make-them-more-comfortable-part-1/) - A common problem for home owners is addressing rooms that are warmer than others in the summer. Blocking the heat with radiant barrier is an effective way to help. - [Hot Rooms In My House – When All Else Fails – Part 2](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/hot-rooms-in-my-house-–-when-all-else-fails-–-part-2/) - Utilizing a mini-split ductless system to help make "warm" rooms cooler in the summer is becoming more prevalent now. Why is this better than a window unit? - [Installing Radiant Barrier Over Spray Foam Insulation](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/installing-radiant-barrier-over-spray-foam-insulation/) - Can I install radiant barrier if I have spray foam up on the rafters of my attic? How does AtticFoil work with spray foam? - [Enerflex® Radiant Barrier at Home Depot compared to AtticFoil® Radiant Barrier ](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/enerflex-radiant-barrier-at-home-depot-compared-to-atticfoil-radiant-barrier/) - This video compares AtticFoil brand radiant barrier with a brand sold in Home Depot and Lowes called Enerflex Radiant Barrier. Watch to see the differences & why AtticFoil is the best radiant barrier available. - [Radiant Barrier Reviews – Customers Testimonials for AtticFoil Radiant Barrier Foil](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/radiant-barrier-reviews-–-customers-testimonials-for-atticfoil-radiant-barrier-foil/) - Radiant Barrier Reviews – Read real unbiased reviews from 3rd party review company, Shopper Approved, about radiant barrier foil. - [Radiant Barrier Installation Summary - Block the Heat](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/radiant-barrier-installation-summary-block-the-heat/) - A short summary for all you need to know on how to install AtticFoil radiant barrier foil insulation via the staple up method on the roof rafters. It's simple and effective. - [The Spring & Fall Effect – Can Radiant Barrier Work Against You?](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/the-spring-fall-effect-can-radiant-barrier-work-against-you/) - There is a period in the spring and fall when the heat flow flips in the middle of the day. The challenge is that radiant barrier does not know that you want your home to cool off on nights like this. - [New Video=> Let Me Show You Why Radiant Barrier Under Shingles Just Won't Work](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/radiant-barrier-under-shingles-video/) - Without an airspace you cannot have radiant heat. Without radiant heat you cannot have a radiant barrier. You cannot put foil under shingles and get a radiant barrier - [On The House with the Carey Bros., Rebecca Cole & AtticFoil's Ed Fritz - Part II](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/on-the-house-with-the-carey-bros-rebecca-cole-atticfoils-ed-fritz-part-ii/) - Want to help keep your home cooler and more energy efficent? Meet Ed Fritz from AtticFoil. He will join Rebecca, James and Morris to answer your hot questions on radiant barriers. - [Ed Fritz goes live on the popular radio show: On The House, with the Carey Bros. & Rebecca Cole](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/ed-fritz-goes-live-on-the-popular-radio-show-on-the-house-with-the-carey-bros-rebecca-cole/) - The Carey Bros., nationally-recognized experts on home building and renovation, interview Ed Fritz, of AtticFoil.com, for their weekly radio program, On The House. - [eShield™, SolarGuard, Reflectix, - Compared to AtticFoil® Radiant Barrier Foil](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/eshield-prodex-solarguard-reflectix-how-they-compare-to-atticfoil-radiant-barrier-foil/) - Are products that combine radiant barrier foil and insulation effective? Yes. Are they cost effective in reducing costs and making your home more comfortable? No. - [Can a 1/4" thick product have an R-value of R-11?](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/can-a-14-thick-product-have-an-r-11-value/) - A LOT of requests wanting to know the difference between How AtticFoil radiant barrier is installed compared to other products like eShield, SolarGuard, Prodex, Ultra Power Shield, Green Energy Barrier, Enerflex Radiant Barrier, Reflectix Bubble Foil Insulation and the list goes on. - [Green Energy Barrier (and other products) Compared To AtticFoil® Radiant Barrier Foil](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/green-energy-barrier-and-other-products-compared-to-atticfoil®-radiant-barrier-foil/) - In this video I am going to answer the question we get more than any other question at AtticFoil.com: How does AtticFoil® Radiant Barrier compare to a product called ___(Insert product name here)_____? It doesn't matter what radiant barrier product you are talking about: Green Energy Barrier, EShield, Reflectix, etc. As the manufacturer and direct distributor - [Does Radiant Barrier Damage Roof Shingles?](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/does-radiant-barrier-damage-roof-shingles/) - We decided to put it to the test on a hot summer day in Texas to find out what difference, if any, AtticFoil Radiant Barrier makes on a roof's overall temperature. - [The Effect of Radiant Barriers on Shingle Temperatures. Am I going to BAKE my shingles?](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/the-effect-of-radiant-barriers-on-shingle-temperatures-am-i-going-to-bake-my-shingles/) - Tests have shown that installing a radiant barrier in attics generally only cause the roof and shingles to warm slightly. So how does radiant barrier help? - [Bed and Breakfast says radiant barrier "helped tremendously"](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/bed-and-breakfast-uses-radiant-barrier/) - Older Bed and Breakfast uses Radiant Barrier to dramatically lower upstairs tempatures for staff and guests alike. Incredible testimony to how much will be saved. - [New Video=>SUMMER HEAT – It’s coming. What’s your defense? ](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/summer-heat-and-radiant-barrier/) - Think of your home as one big refrigerator - would you put it in the shade or in the sun? Of course you would put it in the shade. Why? Learn why here. - [New Video=>How To Install Radiant Barrier Foil Into a Cathedral or Vaulted Ceiling](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/new-videohow-to-install-radiant-barrier-foil-into-a-cathedral-or-vaulted-ceiling/) - Installing Radiant Barrier Foil into a cathedral or vaulted ceiling may seem like a daunting task. Follow the tips in this video, you'll have it up in no time! - [New Video=> Radiant Barrier Foil Staple Up Method – How To Install Radiant Barrier](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/radiant-barrier-foil-staple-up-method-video/) - This video shows you exactly how easy it is to install Radiant Barrier Foil the Open Ridge Method by stapling up the foil to the ridge. - [Why is duct sealing so important?](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/attic-insulation-why-is-duct-sealing-so-important/) - Why is duct sealing so important? Think of your house as one big refrigerator. Leaky ducts are like leaving the door open. What's the affect on your comfort? - [Perforated vs. Solid Radiant Barrier Products. What is a vapor barrier and why does it matter?](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/perforated-vs-solid-radiant-barrier-products-what-is-a-vapor-barrier-and-why-does-it-matter/) - Is Radiant Barrier like a vapor barrier? Have you heard that it will trap moisture in your attic insulation leading to mold and mildew? Not with Perforated foil. - [Do Energy Efficiency Improvements Really Payoff?](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/do-energy-efficiency-improvements-really-payoff/) - Here is a quick and easy way to figure out how much to invest in energy savings using the cost of money and return on investments. - [New Video=>Why Is An Air Gap Required For Radiant Barrier To Work?](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/new-videowhy-is-an-air-gap-required-for-radiant-barrier-to-work/) - Don't want to burn your hand on a hot skillet? Watch to learn about radiant barrier and the properties of conductive heat and emisitivity. - [New Video=>Attic Insulation and Radiant Barrier Work Together in Cold Weather To Keep Homes Warm and Energy Efficient](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/attic-insulation-and-radiant-barrier-work-together-in-cold-weather-to-keep-homes-warm-and-energy-efficient/) - Attic Insulation and Radiant Barrier can work Together in Cold Weather to help keep your home more warm and energy efficient. Learn how. - [There is no such thing as "Radiant Barrier Paint"](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/there-is-no-such-thing-as-radiant-barrier-paint/) - A bold statement but true. The product sold as Radiant Barrier Paint cannot possible be a true radiant barrier due to the nature and qualities of paint. Don't get ripped off, learn more here. - [R-Value Of Radiant Barrier](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/r-value-of-radiant-barrier/) - Does Radiant Barrier Foil have an R Value? If not, then how can it help the R value of your home? Learn the difference between conductive heat and radiant heat. - [Attic Insulation & Radiant Barrier Work Together In Warm Climates](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/attic-insulation-radiant-barrier-work-together-in-warm-climates/) - Radiant Barrier is NOT a substitute for “Regular” types of insulation. Instead they work TOGETHER to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. - [New Video=> Dust And Radiant Barriers](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/dust-and-radiant-barriers-video/) - Clear description about why dust is not a factor in the effectiveness of radiant barrier. - [How a Radiant Barrier works to save you money - in simple terms ](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/how-a-radiant-barrier-work-to-save-you-money/) - Learn how Radiant Barrier saves on your energy costs. Why does it work? How does it work? What makes Radiant Barrier Foil so effective in reducing energy bills? - [Why Install Radiant Barriers in Cold Climates? - The Aha Moment.](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/why-install-radiant-barriers-in-cold-climates-the-aha-moment/) - It's amazing what people are saying about using a Radiant Barrier in cold climates. It's just not only for hot climates anymore. ## Pages - [Links](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/links/) - The following is a list of valued partners and resources for The Radiant Barrier Guru. www.AtticFoil.com - Radiant Barrier Manufacturer & Supplier in the USA www.RoofingFoil.com - Radiant Barrier + Synthetic Roofing Underlayment for Metal and Tile Roofs www.BlueTexInsulation.com - Metal Building Radiant Barrier & Vapor Barrier Insulation for New and Existing Metal Buildings - [About](https://www.radiantbarrierguru.com/about/) - Ed Foil has been living and breathing radiant barrier for years. 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