Types of Radiant Barriers
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Types of Radiant Barriers

 Radiant barriers are manufactured to work in your attic to keep most of the heat from the sun away from the living spaces below.  The NASA inventive technology when combined with conventional insulation and an attic fan, this system can be very effective at decreasing the amount of heat that enters and exits your home.!

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A Radiant Barrier reflects radiant heat transference from one side to the other because of the reflective surface.  There are a lot of kinds of radiant barriers for purchase on the market.  As technology progresses and use of radiant barriers grows, various and better kinds of radiant barriers are always being advanced.  The below post somewhat details five common types.

Common Types of Radiant Barriers

  1. Single-sided foil (one sided foil) with one other material backing like poly-propylene or kraft paper.  The material can be additionally strengthened by interposing fiber webbing between the foil and it’s backing.  A durable backing material is important because un-reinforced foil tears pretty easy.
  2. Foil-faced roofing sheathing material that originates from the manufacturer with a foil facing affixed to one side of the sheathing.
  1. Double-sided foil with reinforcement between the 2 layers of foil.  This backing might be cardboard, fiber webbing, Mylar, or drafting paper.
  2. Foil-faced insulation might be polyethylene (air-bubble) packing, ISO or another material that impedes heat conduction.
  3. Multi-layered foil systems.  This type of system form insulating air spaces when full-out expanded and installed so their foil layers never touch.  They are manufactured to hold back the condensation challenges that are typical in single-foil and bubble-foil insulation products.

Choosing the correct barrier might be subject to where the radiant barrier is going to be installed in the home and amount of heat and moisture that it is vulnerable to

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Radiant Barrier Costs 2022
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Radiant Barrier Costs 2022

A radiant barrier is a metallic, foil-like material that is used to block heat away from the home. Typically, when installed, this foil is implemented in the attic to prevent any extra heat from entering and leaving the home. According to professionals, radiant barriers can be more effective in hotter weather, as opposed to cold seasons. Radiant barriers can also reduce your cooling prices in the home by up to 10% in warm weather conditions. Here’s a check at how much the average radiant barrier price is on today’s market.

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Radiant Barrier Costs

A roll of this material can range anywhere from 10-25 cents per square foot. This is limited to a single-sided radiant barrier only, though. For an attic, typically about 1,500 square feet, total costs range from $150-$400. If you are looking for double-sided radiant barriers, this can cost around 15-50 cents per square foot. Keep in mind that if you are buying smaller quantities, the materials can be pricier, from 75 cents to $1 per square foot. When installing this it can easily be a job you accomplish on your own for lower rates.

Some surveys show installation rates can cost anywhere from 10 cents to $1 per square foot. The higher rates for the service typically boil down to the company chosen to perform the installation. The average price for a 1,500 square-foot attic starts at roughly $300 to $500 for single side-based materials. When it comes to higher quality double-sided materials, this can range from $600 to $2,000. If it is installed along the flooring of your attic this can be a lot more cost-effective, compared to a project where you have to attach the barrier to your attic roof. Any installation will be much cheaper if the home is undergoing brand new construction.

Discounts on Radiant Barriers

If a radiant barrier was installed in 2009 with the intention of insulating your home, you may qualify for a $1,500 federal tax credit to apply towards 30% of the materials’ price. This is not included for any additional installation rates. To make a claim for this credit, you will need your receipt and a statement from the manufacturer. If you need help or have any questions about how to get a radiant barrier installed, don’t hesitate to call Barrier Insulation today!

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Radiant Barrier Costs 2022
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Radiant Barrier Costs 2021

A radiant barrier is a metallic, foil-like material that is used to block heat away from the home. Typically, when installed, this foil is implemented in the attic to prevent any extra heat from entering and leaving the home. According to professionals, radiant barriers can be more effective in hotter weather, as opposed to cold seasons. Radiant barriers can also reduce your cooling prices in the home by up to 10% in warm weather conditions. Here’s a check at how much the average radiant barrier price is on today’s market.

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Radiant Barrier Costs

A roll of this material can range anywhere from 10-25 cents per square foot. This is limited to a single-sided radiant barrier only, though. For an attic, typically about 1,500 square feet, total costs range from $150-$400. If you are looking for double-sided radiant barriers, this can cost around 15-50 cents per square foot. Keep in mind that if you are buying smaller quantities, the materials can be pricier, from 75 cents to $1 per square foot. When installing this it can easily be a job you accomplish on your own for lower rates.

Some surveys show installation rates can cost anywhere from 10 cents to $1 per square foot. The higher rates for the service typically boil down to the company chosen to perform the installation. The average price for a 1,500 square-foot attic starts at roughly $300 to $500 for single side-based materials. When it comes to higher quality double-sided materials, this can range from $600 to $2,000. If it is installed along the flooring of your attic this can be a lot more cost-effective, compared to a project where you have to attach the barrier to your attic roof. Any installation will be much cheaper if the home is undergoing brand new construction.

Discounts on Radiant Barriers

If a radiant barrier was installed in 2009 with the intention of insulating your home, you may qualify for a $1,500 federal tax credit to apply towards 30% of the materials’ price. This is not included for any additional installation rates. To make a claim for this credit, you will need your receipt and a statement from the manufacturer. If you need help or have any questions about how to get a radiant barrier installed, don’t hesitate to call Barrier Insulation today!

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Whether you are building a new house, or just need to remove the old insulation and install a newer, more energy efficient option, Barrier Insulation is Phoenix’s first choice in home and commercial insulation. We proudly provide the valley’s most comprehensive insulation service that helps save on energy. Click here to schedule on our website, or just give us a call at 602-499-2922.

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Radiant Barrier Costs 2022
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How Much Is the Average Radiant Barrier Price?

A radiant barrier is a metallic, foil-like material that is used to block heat away from the home. Typically, when installed, this foil is implemented in the attic to prevent any extra heat from entering and leaving the home. According to professionals, radiant barriers can be more effective in hotter weather, as opposed to cold seasons. Radiant barriers can also reduce your cooling prices in the home by up to 10% in warm weather conditions. Here’s a check at how much the average radiant barrier price is on today’s market.

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Radiant Barrier Costs

A roll of this material can range anywhere from 10-25 cents per square foot. This is limited to a single-sided radiant barrier only, though. For an attic, typically about 1,500 square feet, total costs range from $150-$400. If you are looking for double-sided radiant barriers, this can cost around 15-50 cents per square foot. Keep in mind that if you are buying smaller quantities, the materials can be pricier, from 75 cents to $1 per square foot. When installing this it can easily be a job you accomplish on your own for lower rates.

Some surveys show installation rates can cost anywhere from 10 cents to $1 per square foot. The higher rates for the service typically boil down to the company chosen to perform the installation. The average price for a 1,500 square-foot attic starts at roughly $300 to $500 for single side-based materials. When it comes to higher quality double-sided materials, this can range from $600 to $2,000. If it is installed along the flooring of your attic this can be a lot more cost-effective, compared to a project where you have to attach the barrier to your attic roof. Any installation will be much cheaper if the home is undergoing brand new construction.

Discounts on Radiant Barriers

If a radiant barrier was installed in 2009 with the intention of insulating your home, you may qualify for a $1,500 federal tax credit to apply towards 30% of the materials’ price. This is not included for any additional installation rates. To make a claim for this credit, you will need your receipt and a statement from the manufacturer. If you need help or have any questions about how to get a radiant barrier installed, don’t hesitate to call Barrier Insulation today!

Schedule Your Insulation Services Today!

602-499-2922
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Whether you are building a new house, or just need to remove the old insulation and install a newer, more energy efficient option, Barrier Insulation is Phoenix’s first choice in home and commercial insulation. We proudly provide the valley’s most comprehensive insulation service that helps save on energy. Click here to schedule on our website, or just give us a call at 602-499-2922.

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Does Attic Radiant Barrier Work?
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Does Attic Radiant Barrier Work | Is It Worth It?

If you’re searching for “does attic radiant barrier work” or “is radiant barrier worth it” this article will help.  Radiant barrier is a home insulation type that is focused on reducing summer heat gain.  Unlike traditional thick layers of insulation radiant barrier is a thin reflective material.  This thin reflective material is designed to bounce the sun’s heat away from your home instead of allowing your attic to absorb the heat and pass it into your home.

Does Attic Radiant Barrier Work?

With new types of technology and approaches to keep homes comfortable it’s natural to wonder if attic radiant barrier works.  It isn’t the time tested fiberglass rolls of pink insulation.  These thin highly reflective layers aren’t designed to slow heat transfer, they reflect it away before it radiates into your attic and home. Whether radiant barrier will work and keep your energy costs down depends on how its installed, if it’s allowed to get layers of dust, and what your current insulation situation is.

Is Radiant Barrier Worth It?

The sun is going to shine and in hot climates keeping homes cool is serious business.  The sun’s energy hits your roof with 250 BTUs per square foot. That means that a roof that’s 48 square feet 12,000 BTU’s of heat are trying to find a way into your home.  To keep your home cool with that kind of heat coming in your AC unit has to put out 1 ton of air conditioned air!

Laboratories at the Department of Energy have conducted studies on radiant barrier and have found that the biggest savings is found when your home has HVAC or duct work in the attic.  Virtually all air handling equipment and ducts have some air leaks.  As air passed through the ducts it can pull super heated  air in with your cooled air making your system work harder.  Keeping the attic cooler by blocking the radiant heat will reduce it’s temperature by 20 to 35 degrees!  When your attic stays cooler the HVAC unit or ducts will be able to keep your home comfortable without using excessive amounts of electricity.  This is all engineered to help reduce energy consumption and save you money!

Most Effective Radiant Barrier Installation

Where you put your radiant barrier will have an impact on how well it works over time.  Many homeowners are tempted to try to save money and lay it directly on the attic floor.  While this may take less time it also allows for excessive dust to collect which reduces the radiant barriers ability to reflect the light and heat.

Schedule Radiant Barrier Installation

Barrier Insulation offers Radiant Barrier installation anywhere in the Phoenix Valley.  We are proud to offer a heat reflecting energy saving service to help our valued customers stay comfortable and save money during our hot summers.  For more information about having radiant barrier installed in your home please call 602-499-2922.

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