Installation guides and practical advice for using reflective insulation in homes, including attics, walls, crawl spaces, basements, floors, garages, and other residential applications.
Installing InfraStop® Radiant Barrier Foil Insulation underneath sub-floors is an excellent way to stop radiant heat loss to basements, increase comfort, and lower utility costs. InfraStop® is safe, simple, and easy to install especially in under sub-floor applications because this is one of the few times there are no obstructions. InfraStop®...
There are many reasons to insulate crawlspaces with InfraStop® insulation. Using Foil Double Bubble InfraStop® reduces heat loss and keeps floors warmer. It also prevents condensation from causing mold and bacterial growth as well as prevents ground moisture from causing dry-rot. InfraStop® is an excellent vapor and radon barrier and deters insects...
Sometimes deciding the best way to insulate your project can be difficult. You must be somewhat like a detective and really examine your particular project, because each application is different. This post is a real life conversation we had with a customer over the winter and it shows how particular...
What is staple tab? Staple tab refers to an option in the product design that allows the insulation to recess into the stud or joist bay. The “staple tab” is a run of extra material or a tab that you can staple to. The insulation fits recessed slightly in the...
If we had to name one of the best performing applications for our Tempshield bubble foil, it would have to be for crawlspace insulation. Solid r-values are achieved in this application as well as foil insulation’s proven ability in moisture prone areas. There are two standard insulation methods. You can run...
What actually happens in your attic and how are radiant barriers effective? To answer this question we need to look at how your attic works in the form of heat transfer. As the heat from the sun warms your roof deck, this heat is passed through the roof into the roofing materials...
Reflective foil insulation or radiant barriers block 96% of radiant heat transfer. In attic applications this is the most common form of heat transfer. In the summer the sun heats up the rooftop. As the rooftop warms, it radiates or transfers this heat to the sheathing and roof framing members and...
If there was any doubt…The word is in: One of our proud customers was so impressed with our Attic Radiant Barrier that he sent us a testimonial! Here’s what he had to say: A couple of years ago, I purchased a home in the Indianapolis, Indiana area that hadn’t been insulated since...
There is no comparison. Actually, with few exceptions, they should be used together as often as possible. The two types are extremely effective together in reducing heat transfer. The foil is the barrier blocking the flow of radiant heat and the fiberglass stops air movement, trapping a dead layer of...
Pull down attic stairs are great for providing easy access but they are notorious for being terrible at energy efficiency. The temperature in the attic and in the living space below differs wildly in summer and winter. This means more heat transfer, making it a critical place to insulate. Although there...
