Radiant Barrier Information

How does heat move through your house?

On March 2, 2010, in Insulation Information, Radiant Barrier Information, by scottosborne
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There are 3 ways heat is transferred into or out of your home. Convection Conduction Radiation Convection is the movement of heat through air.  This is addressed by sealing your home from air leaks. Conduction is the movement of heat through materials such as walls, glass, etc…  Insulation (foam, wool, cellulose or fiberglass)  slows down this [...]

Do you need a Radiant Barrier?

On November 11, 2009, in Radiant Barrier Information, by scottosborne
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Do you need a Radiant Barrier? We get a lot of calls or emails from homeowners who are approached by companies marketing a radiant barrier or foil insulation as an insulation solution to high energy bills. Most of these companies are not ‘real’ insulation or home performance companies but sophisticated telemarketers.  We know because they call us to install [...]

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