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May 14, 2019, How does SuperPerf Radiant Barrier Help With Ice Dams on My Roof?March 8, 2019, 6 Myths About Attic VentilationMarch 28, 2018, New AtticFoil® TapeDecember 30, 2016, Introducing an exclusive new radiant barrier: SuperPerf™ AtticFoil®May 25, 2016, RoofingFoil.com – for Roofing Applications with an Air GapSeptember 4, 2014, Installing Radiant Barrier Over Spray Foam InsulationAugust 11, 2014, The #1 Attic Ventilation ProblemJuly 23, 2014, Introducing WareHouseFoil.com – for Commercial ApplicationsSeptember 26, 2013, Enerflex® Radiant Barrier at Home Depot compared to AtticFoil® Radiant BarrierJuly 19, 2012, Radiant Barrier Installation Summary – Block the HeatMay 12, 2012, Techshield Compared To AtticFoil® Radiant BarrierApril 19, 2012, The Spring & Fall Effect – Can Radiant Barrier Work Against You?March 22, 2012, Combining Radiant Barrier with Spray Foam InsulationJune 21, 2011, On The House with the Carey Bros., Rebecca Cole & AtticFoil’s Ed Fritz – Part IIJune 20, 2011, Ed Fritz goes live on the popular radio show: On The House, with the Carey Bros. & Rebecca ColeMay 18, 2011, Can a 1/4″ thick product have an R-value of R-11?April 7, 2011, Green Energy Barrier (and other products) Compared To AtticFoil® Radiant Barrier FoilFebruary 11, 2011, Does Radiant Barrier Damage Roof Shingles?September 27, 2010, Bed and Breakfast says radiant barrier “helped tremendously”June 9, 2010, Radiant Barrier Reviews – Customers Testimonials for AtticFoil Radiant Barrier FoilApril 27, 2010, New Video=>SUMMER HEAT – It’s coming. What’s your defense?April 13, 2010, New Video=>How To Install Radiant Barrier Foil Into a Cathedral or Vaulted CeilingMarch 8, 2010, Hot Rooms In My House – When All Else Fails – Part 2March 2, 2010, Hot Rooms In My House – How To Make Them More Comfortable – Part 1February 22, 2010, Why is duct sealing so important?
i live in new england. my biggest question is not whether or not to use a radiant barrier, but how much insulation works best with it? The house i just moved to has very little insulation in the attic. Should i beef up the insulation first or only add the radiant barrier?
Thanks
Lee,
Radiant barrier is NOT a substitute for standard type insulation. Check your local codes to see what is recommended for your area.
We are looking for a radiant barrier for an open beam structure that does NOT require an air gap. Possible?
Nope, not possible to have a radiant barrier when there is no air gap. Reason is here: No Air Gap? No Radiant Barrier.
Is there any way to add radiant barrier to an existing vaulted ceiling? There is no crawl space
Linda, there isn’t really a way to do it without pulling down the sheetrock and emptying out the cavities OR without losing ceiling height. The foil HAS to have an air gap in order to work, so you have to create that gap either in the cavity or on the ceiling, which decreases the height in the room.