Benefits of Using Radiant Barrier Insulation

Radiant barrier insulation is a type of roof insulation used in buildings of all kinds. The benefits of radiant barrier insulation include its ease of installation and low cost.

As well as being used in buildings, the benefits of radiant barrier insulation have also proved themselves in space probes and satellites where it acts as a blanket against the sensitive materials in them overheating.

One of the main benefits of radiant barrier insulation in the home is the amount of energy it saves, potentially reducing your heating bills by a considerable sum.

The benefits of radiant barrier insulation when it is installed on the roofs of buildings include blocking out the heat in summer and stopping it escaping in the winter months.

When weighing up various types of roof insulation, the benefits of radiant barrier insulation mean that it is a clear winner in terms of reducing the amount of power required to heat your home.

So from where do the benefits of radiant barrier insulation derive?

Radiant barrier insulation is made from thin reflective sheets consisting of substrate materials coated with aluminum. The base materials for these sheets can be plywood, plastic or paper. Some are also reinforced to make them more robust.

As already mentioned, the benefits of radiant barrier insulation are well known in space exploration with NASA using aluminum coated plastic sheets to blanket space probes against the heat of the Sun. The benefits of radiant barrier insulation are also taken advantage of to manufacture the fabrics used in uniforms worn by fire crews.

On the roof of a building, the benefits of radiant barrier insulation include a reduction in the energy being emitted as a result of its reflective properties. As the Sun heats your roof, the heat is radiated through the floor of the attic and into the rooms below. One of the benefits of radiant barrier insulation is that this heat is reflected back through the roof.

The benefits of radiant barrier installation can be obtained by spreading the sheets with the reflective side up over the existing insulation and then staple them to the floor of your attic.