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Why install radiant barrier in your attic?

Installing radiant barrier foil in your attic reduces energy use.Traditional insulation doesn’t prevent radiant heat transfer. After traditional insulation absorbs as much heat as able, excess heat...

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What is a Radiant barrier and how does Radiant Barrier insulation work?

As more attention is paid to reducing home energy and increasing green building, radiant barrier insulation is spending time in the limelight, especially in hot climates throughout the U.S. like Texas,...

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Go Green – Energy Efficiency in Your Home

Eco-friendly building materials, like Energy Star certified radiant barrier foil and insulation among others, are proven to make a dramatic impact on lowering utility bills by reducing attic heat in...

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Study reveals installing a radiant barrier significantly lowers attic...

2009 case study findings at the Energy Center at Appalachian State University showed a 20 percent reduction in an air conditioner unit's run time during seven hours of peak attic temperature. This...

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How does a radiant barrier work?

When the sun heats a roof, it's primarily the sun's radiant energy that makes the roof hot. A large portion of this heat travels by conduction through the roofing materials to the attic side of the...

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Block high utility bills with radiant barrier insulation

If you’re remodeling an older home, there are many options for updating with green principles in mind. Indoor air quality, water conservation and sustainable building products are considerations when...

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Save energy, reduce utility bills with an easy to install radiant barrier...

Saving money around the house continues to be a major pursuit for homeowners nationwide. And with a focus on “going green”, savvy homeowners are looking for ways to cut energy use to reduce utility...

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How to reduce high energy bills – install an Energy Star radiant barrier

Radiant barriers have been around for decades, and in the last few years savvy homeowners have discovered two related benefits of installing Energy Star radiant barrier. The two major benefits of...

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Best radiant barrier insulation cuts energy use, reduces utility bills

By installing the best radiant barrier foil insulation, such as Enerflex, you can reflect up to 96% of the radiant heat energy from the sun back through your roof. As a result, your attic space is up...

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Cool ways to curb air conditioning costs during summer - Radiant barrier anyone?

Cooling a home during the summer with an air conditioning unit can account for nearly 50 percent of an average homeowner’s utility bill. And in the hottest regions of the country, cooling off with...

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Benefits of installing a radiant barrier in your attic

Reduced Energy Usage, Lower Utility Bills.Since traditional insulation does not prevent transfer of radiant heat, once the insulation has absorbed the maximum amount of heat, the heat is transferred to...

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Enerflex radiant barrier qualifies for 2011 government tax credit

Want to save money by reducing utility bills and be more comfortable while doing it? Enerflex radiant barrier—a highly reflective, double-sided, multilayered material that blocks up to 96% of radiant...

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Five ways to increase comfort in your home and reduce energy cost

Seal Air LeaksMany air leaks and drafts are easy to find because they are easy to feel — like those around windows and doors. But holes hidden in attics, basements, and crawlspaces are usually bigger...

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Simple DIY tips for extreme home energy savings

Homeowners expect to get a bill from their utility company each month, but opening one for a particularly expensive month can be a real shocker. If your bills seem consistently higher than what they...

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A barrier to high utility bills

There are many ways to remodel an older home with green principles in mind. Contemplating indoor air quality and water conservation, and the use of sustainable, green building products all play a part...

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