How Does Radiant Barriers Work?
Heat travels from a warm area to a cool area by a combination of conduction, convection, and radiation. Heat flows by conduction from a hotter material to a colder material when the two materials touch. Heat transfer by convection occurs when a liquid or gas is heated, becomes less dense, and rises. Radiant heat travels in a straight line away from the hot surface and heats anything solid as the wave of energy hits it.
When the sun heats a roof, it's primarily the sun's radiant energy that makes the roof hot. A large portion of this heat travels by conduction through the roofing materials to the attic side of the roof. The hot roof material then radiates its gained heat energy into the cooler attic. A radiant barrier reduces the radiant heat transfer from the roof to the attic space.
The barrier blanket is Fiberglass reinforced (perforated) aluminum foil insulation; Fire retardant; Reflects 97% of radiation heat. Perforated aluminum foil radiant barrier to eliminating sweating; Use for attics, roof and walls; Easily stapled into place in attic on ceiling joists or rafters, sealed with aluminum tape; Adhesion Good on clean and dry surface; No Discoloration Resistance Excellent resistance to water, water vapor, oxidation and weathering.
Most home owner's roll out the barrier blanket right over there coexisting insulation. You may tape it down if you want. But remember; this is a transportability item and is easily removed to take to your new home.
Radiant Barrier Blanket has been saving our customers up to 35% or more depending on your homes condition. Our personal experience after installing the blanket in the attic has been a savings of 50%. This has been averaging about $120.00 less each month on our electric and natural gas bills combined!
Each roll is 48 inches wide and 125 feet long. Total square footage per roll is 500. The average 3 bedroom home will require around 850 to 1000 square feet. Most home owners order two rolls. The barrier blanket is double sided reflective barrier. So, it helps keep the heat in your home in the winter and out of your home in the summer.
This barrier blanket will pay for itself in 6 to 12 months. And it keeps working for the rest of your home's lifetime. Just imagine the money you can save each month!
Electric companies are increasing rates year after year. Our last rate increase was 22%. How much did your utility company raise the rate your are paying?
Don't wait for the rates to rise again. Lower your costs by installing the radiant barrier blanket today!
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