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[S831]Spray On Radiant Barrier

by Jordan Mcpelt, Jor

There are many benefits for a radiant barrier. For those who are unfamiliar with a radiant barrier, a radiant barrier is a thin layer of aluminum film that is places in a building airspace. It is used to block radiant heat transfer between a surface that radiated heat (such as the roof) and the surface that will absorb this heat (attic floor insulation is once example). So what is the benefit of installing radiant barriers and radiant barrier insulation? There are many, and you will see and instant difference.

The major benefit for using radiant barriers is that you will see savings in your wallet. When your insulation is not absorbing as much heat as the roof is giving off, you will be able to save money when it comes to cooling costs in the summer. While there are many people who have air conditioning, running it all the time will surely put a dent in your wallet when it comes time to pay the electric company. And in areas where all the people running air conditioning can send parts of the city into a blackout, radiant barriers are sure to come in handy.

And while radiant barriers are not a new concept, most house and buildings seem to have a lack of quality radiant barrier systems. They are much more popular in warm climates that see little snow and temperatures that never dip below forty degrees. But they can still be very useful for those who live in colder climates because the radiant heating works both ways, it can be reflected away from the house in the summer, and absorbed into the house in winter months.

Another great benefit of a radiant barrier is the fact that you will notice a sudden difference in the temperatures in your home, Instead of the air conditioning on high all the time, you will be able to change your settings so that your air conditioning will only run a few times a day, or run less often. And while you can heat your home in the winter with this system, a radiant barrier system is a bigger benefit in those hot climates that need the protection of air conditioning just to live comfortably throughout the year.

Many people find that the use of radiant barriers in their home not only cut the costs on the heat of the home, but it also puts less wear and tear on your equipment. Not only will save in utility costs, you will also save in maintenance and repair costs for your furnace and air conditioning units. According to studies conducted on homes that use radiant heating, an individual home will be able to save as much as 15 percent on air conditioning energy costs when an attic radiant barrier is used. This is a significant savings, especially in the current economy. So if you do not have radiant barriers, you should think about having them installed in your attic.

Radiant barrier is a relatively new product that consumers are slowly becoming aware of. It consists of a reflective composition placed in your attic that reflects heat before it enters your home. Our government, universities as well as independent laboratories have tested this new energy saving product and it works.
People seem to have a hard time believing that their attic can be converted into a giant mirror reflecting heat from underneath their roof. By applying just a coat of paint under the decking surface it will reduce heat transfer and insects by sealing up cracks and crevices.

Roof temperatures can rise to almost 200 degrees. Attic temperature can be as hot as 140 degrees. This heat creates moisture that falls to your attic floor on your insulation. This causes your insulation not to work properly and lowers the insulation value. Radiant barrier works three-fold by reflecting heat from your home, lowering the temperature in your attic that allows your insulation to work more effectively and this causes your A/C unit to work less. An additional benefit is that you're A/C ductwork lasts longer because it isn't exposed to such high temperatures that induce drying and cracking creating air leaks.

When you are building a home you need to inform your builder that you want radiant barrier installed. They have a plywood decking material available that has a reflective film on the bottom. The average extra cost is only 3 cents a square foot and this is the most cost effective installation of radiant barrier. This installation of radiant barrier should be mandatory and not optional. A builder not using this product shouldn't be building any home.

If you have a home without radiant barrier it will be more difficult and expensive to install. You need to use caution when hiring a radiant barrier installer. All products being developed always have copycat companies popping up vying for the market share. Many are inferior products that do not work as well and if not properly installed will not work or last as expected. You also have the option of installing it yourself to eliminate the installation costs.

There are several companies selling a powdered ceramic substance that you add to paint and they claim and even guarantee will cut your electric bill by 15-20%. These products may work but the only radiant barrier product I will use is provided by Hy-Tech Thermal Solutions. Most installers will want to keep the costs down and they will use an interior paint versus exterior paint that costs less. The climate inside your attic suffers the same temperature extremes as the outside of your home. The paint should also be high gloss that has a more reflective value. You also want to ensure that the paint is a water-based latex versus oil based that will create toxic fumes roaming through your home. If you have oil-based paint installed and your gas appliances are not turned off or an electrical spark occurs it could cause an explosion. Aluminum or silver color paint will provide more reflecting properties than white paint. These are the only two colors to use as a radiant barrier.

Every American should be aware that we have a shortage of oil, but we have even less natural gas. Most of our electric plants are run by natural gas. Building new nuclear or coal burning electrical plants will take decades to complete. Many people are complaining about the high cost of gasoline but don't stop to think that their homes use far more electricity than their automobiles. By installing radiant barrier and reducing your electric bill by 30% or more you can do your part to conserve our environment, reduce our dependence on other nations, and help reduce our gas prices at the pump. By running up your electric bill, supply and demand fundamentals dictate that you are also increasing every other Americans electric bill. Besides that our government is offering a $500.00 dollar tax credit to Americans who make their home more energy efficient. Why does our government want us to make our homes more energy efficient? Perhaps they realize that our utility bills could one day be more expensive than our mortgage payments if we don't start to consume less.

Many people are having a hard time selling their property due to the housing market slow down. Something they should know is that the underlying factor for all prospective homebuyers is, ?How much is it going to cost me?? Many new homebuyers are inquiring about the utility bills of a home prior to buying. Some people don't even need your permission to get this information. By installing radiant barrier you are adding value to your home and reducing the electric bill, which will help sell your home.

All in all, radiant barrier is an energy efficient product that works and if you take the precautions above, you will maximize your savings. Americans can assist our nation by making their home more energy efficient. Radiant barrier is the most energy efficient product available for your home.

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