New Video=>Attic Insulation and Radiant Barrier Work Together in Cold Weather...
WOW, it’s been cold lately. Not surprisingly, I’ve received a bunch of calls and emails from people wanting more information on how installing a radiant barrier can help them in cold weather. I put...
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Perforated vs. Solid Radiant Barrier Products. What is a vapor barrier and...
There is some debate in the radiant barrier business whether to use a perforated or a solid radiant barrier product in an attic application. In an attic application, you should ALWAYS use a perforated...
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Why is duct sealing so important?
Return Duct with no seal Everyday people ask me what is the single biggest thing they can do to improve efficiency and comfort in their home. I usually ask a few basic questions like where they live,...
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Hot Rooms In My House – How To Make Them More Comfortable – Part 1
Window with solar screen installed One of the most frustrating problems is having comfort issues with a particular room in your home. These are rooms that you can NEVER get quite cool enough no matter...
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Hot Rooms In My House – When All Else Fails – Part 2
Sometimes you just have to throw in the towel. In the home comfort business this occasionally happens. If you have a hot, uncomfortable room there is only so much you can do. As I discussed in Part...
View ArticleNew Video=>SUMMER HEAT – It’s coming. What’s your defense?
Think of your home as one big refrigerator – would you put it in the shade or in the sun? Of course you would put it in the shade. Why? Heat coming directly from the sun is radiant heat and radiant...
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Bed and Breakfast says radiant barrier “helped tremendously”
Lane Street Inn saves with Radiant Barrier Older homes can often offer challenges when trying to effectively cool the upper floors during the high heat of summer. Eben Bryant, owner of Lane Street...
View ArticleDoes Radiant Barrier Damage Roof Shingles?
People often ask us, “If I install a radiant barrier on my roof, won’t it overheat the roof and cause damage to my roof shingles?” Watch the video below to find out what we discovered when we put it to...
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How does SuperPerf Radiant Barrier Help With Ice Dams on My Roof?
As I talk about on the AtticFoil® site, adding a radiant barrier inside your attic can usually REDUCE the possibility of ice damming. Ice damming is caused when the top of the roof warms above the...
View ArticleDo I need more ventilation to cool my attic?
When people think about their hot attics, one of the first things they consider is adding more ventilation in the form of solar fans, electric attic fans, wind turbines, more soffit venting, etc. Let...
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