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Bradenton FL Radiant Barrier Insulation
It is often combined with other typed of insulation to provide a double benefit, and it is sometimes the outer layer of other types of insulation, such as rigid foam board insulation.
Radiant barrier is a reflective, low emissive material that reflects radiant heat instead of absorbing and transferring it. It is usually made of thin aluminum foil, and it is usually applied under new roofing on the outside of the roof or inside attics. Preferably, it is applied to the attic roofing when applied inside. However, it can also be applied to attic flooring, although extra precautions need to be taken to ensure that it does not cause moisture accumulation from condensation when it is used in flooring above a heated home. To work properly, radiant barrier insulation requires air space, to give it room to reflect the heat. |
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Without a radiant barrier, when the sun heats your roof, the heated roofing materials will transfer that heat into the air below them in your attic. This continual warming of the air inside your home increases the cost of cooling your house. However, a radiant barrier will block most of that heat transfer, keeping the temperature in your home more stable.
If you choose to heat your home in the 50-60 degree night-time temperatures that Bradenton, Florida, experiences in the winter, you might want to double up this kind of insulation with some blown-in or fiberglass insulation for optimal results. However, if you are only wanting to decrease your cooling costs, radiant barrier insulation may be all you need. Call your professional radiant barrier contractors at Bradenton Insulation to find out the best strategy to meet your needs.
If you choose to heat your home in the 50-60 degree night-time temperatures that Bradenton, Florida, experiences in the winter, you might want to double up this kind of insulation with some blown-in or fiberglass insulation for optimal results. However, if you are only wanting to decrease your cooling costs, radiant barrier insulation may be all you need. Call your professional radiant barrier contractors at Bradenton Insulation to find out the best strategy to meet your needs.