Radiant barrier wraps reflect heat from the sun, and are typically installed over an attic's rafters. A recent study conducted by Appalachian State University showed that on average, a radiant ...

Recently, we've been asked about installing a radiant barrier in the attic, where summer temperatures can climb as high as 140 degrees. The idea of eliminating some of that hot air overhead can be ...

Attic radiant barrier foil is available at most home centers or you can order it online from suppliers. It comes in long rolls, often four feet wide.

Radiant barriers can help reduce summer heat gain and hold in heat during the winter months. An independent study in 2010 by ConSol indicated that radiant barrier sheathing is one of the top three ...

The easiest and most effective do-it-yourself method is to install radiant barrier foil under your roof rafters and add more attic ventilation. You can buy the reinforced foil for as little as 9 ...

However, research shows that claims of energy savings have often been dramatically overstated. In hot climates, an attic radiant barrier can save 8 to 12 percent of the annual cooling costs.

Even if you air-condition seldom or not at all, a radiant barrier can greatly improve your comfort level, especially in second-floor bedrooms. During mildly hot weather, attic radiant barriers can ...

Q: I recently heard about some new cooling strategy called “radiant barriers” in which heat from the house is directed up to the roof. Do you know if this really works, and if reflectin… ...

The radiant barrier will block the radiant heat transfer between a surface that is giving off heat, such as a hot roof, and a surface that can absorb this heat, like conventional attic insulation.

Still stinging from summer utility bills the size of a hefty car payment and looking toward another long cooling season, North Texans want relief.

This doesn’t mean that a wall radiant barrier doesn’t work and won’t save energy. It does mean, though, that it will not be as dramatic or effective as will the attic system.