A radiant barrier reflects radiant heat energy instead of trying to absorb it. What does this mean in your home or business? During the winter, 50-75% of heat loss through the ceiling/roofing system and 65-80% of heat loss through walls is radiant. In the summer, up to 93% of heat gain is radiant. If you are depending on R-value (resistance) alone to insulate against heat gain and loss, remember that traditional forms of insulation are virtually transparent to radiant energy and are affected by changes in humidity (moisture levels). A 1-1/2% change in the moisture content of Fiberglas insulation will result in a 36% decrease in performance (referenced from HVAC Manual 10.6; McGraw-Hill). A pure aluminum radiant barrier is unaffected by humidity and will continue to perform at a consistent level no matter how humid it may be..

 

Installation

Local Specialists are available to install your Radiant Barrier(s) and TempShield. The process is remarkably easy to understand and do mistake free..!  Home owners may choose to perform this task on their own, with family members and friends. In snow country, snow melt systems are becoming the norm, rather than the high end luxury item. Snow melt systems without Thermal Barriers consume 150 BTU's per sq. ft. as compared to the home they serve, that consumes less than 30 BTU's/sf. It seems reasonable to consider Thermal barriers and Thermal breaks in snow melt systems as part of the overall Energy Management, key to sustaining operating savings while enjoying living comfort. Please look at the significant operating savings when using TempShield white, a polypropylene backed doublebouble foil product that takes a huge bite out of that 150 BTU's/sf that melts snow. No need to heat China when simply clearing the walk or drive.

Advisory:

Many times the use of a radiant barrier is "a first", and the owner/contractor want to gain the experience and take advantage of many of the cost savings. WE offer an advisory service to assist the trade or crew on the techniques and "tricks"! call us 208-725-0884 or contact us via e-mail.

Show 'n Tell

The use of radiant barrier is compelling but, not familiar. To the many skeptics we offer a simple show and tell service, this will put you in touch with users or owners that are "users" and enjoying the energy savings.. The savings are significant... 40-80% are realistic.
REScheck 

Many unfamiliar with Foil barriers ask the necessary question, "Does the foil barrier comply with REScheck (The DOE code for energy savings, and building practice)"? The REScheck is concerned with heat loss that is conducted from warm surfaces to cold surfaces, inside the living space to the outside environment. Since a building is a composite of materials, the certification should take into account the system of materials used and their relationship to energy management and heat transfer to manage all three "legs" of heat loss, but currently only conducted heat loss is required for compliance. This is not in the best interests of the home owner looking for a complete Energy Management  solution. A complete Energy Management solution must account for Radiant, conducted and convected heat loss barriers.  

Below is a typical example of an approved residential building using double layers of foil, exclusively: We will supply a Compliance Certificate for your project, Just because...!