Radiant Barrier Information

What Is a Radiant Barrier: How Radiant Barrier Insulation Works

What Is a Radiant Barrier: How Radiant Barrier Insulation Works

      What is a radiant barrier? There are two basic properties on which radiant barriers work: Reflectivity and Emissivity.  First, the a...

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What makes ARMA FOIL™ the best radiant barrier material available?

What makes ARMA FOIL™ the best radiant barrier material available?

      We often get questions about how our radiant barrier is different from other brands or why someone should choose our material over a...

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About Radiant Barriers: How They Work and Why Your Home Needs One

About Radiant Barriers: How They Work and Why Your Home Needs One

History:       An innovation originally developed by NASA for astronaut s...

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Radiant Barrier - Specifications

Radiant Barrier - Specifications

ARMA FOIL™ is a high strength radiant barrier.  It does not tear easily and is well suited for holding staples...

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Radiant Barrier Research & Studies — Benefits, Research & Industry Articles

Radiant Barrier Research & Studies — Benefits, Research & Industry Articles

Case Studies Warehouse Radiant Barrier Installation  (July 2010) Below you will find a listing o...

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Choosing the Best Radiant Barrier for Attic & Roof Insulation

Choosing the Best Radiant Barrier for Attic & Roof Insulation

Which product should I use? As with any construction project, selecting the proper material is critical to the perform...

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Radiant Barrier Energy Savings

Radiant Barrier Energy Savings

Attic Savings: It is accepted by the Department of Energy that installing radiant barrier i...

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Installing a Radiant Barrier: Step-by-Step Guide & Tips

Installing a Radiant Barrier: Step-by-Step Guide & Tips

Getting started: It is true that installing radiant heat barrier can be a bit of a project.  However, with the proper tools and a little kno...

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Radiant Barrier Comparison: Foil vs Spray Coatings & Paints – Which Is Best?

Radiant Barrier Comparison: Foil vs Spray Coatings & Paints – Which Is Best?

The Foil vs Paint Question: There are two basic types of reflective insulation to choose from wh...

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Attic Radiant Barrier Installation: Step-by-Step Guide for Maximum Energy Savings

Attic Radiant Barrier Installation: Step-by-Step Guide for Maximum Energy Savings

Stapled to roof chords:  This method is generally considered the best method in cooling dominated areas as it keeps...

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Radiant Barrier vs. Fiberglass Insulation

Radiant Barrier vs. Fiberglass Insulation

 One question that we often get is, "Should I install radiant barrier in my attic or add more fiberglass ins...

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Radiant Barrier Applications: Walls, Crawl Spaces, and Energy Savings

Radiant Barrier Applications: Walls, Crawl Spaces, and Energy Savings

Which product should I use? As with any construction project, selecting the proper material is c...

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Installing Radiant Barrier as a House Wrap

Installing Radiant Barrier as a House Wrap

How to Install House Wrap: Radiant Barrier can double as a reflective house wrap to create a "tight" hous...

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Radiant Barrier Roof Decking

Radiant Barrier Roof Decking

Make your own RB Sheathing: Why pay a premium for radiant barrier roof sheathing when you can easily make your own for a fraction of the cos...

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Radiant Barrier in Cathedral Ceilings

Radiant Barrier in Cathedral Ceilings

Between Joists:  In this installation, the Perforated Radiant Barrier works to reflect heat from the hot roof ...

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Installing Radiant Barrier in the Floor

Installing Radiant Barrier in the Floor

Under a Floor:  Radiant Barrier can be used under an elevated framed floor to cut down on heat gain or loss through flooring.  The image ...

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