Cool Down Your Attic! Radiant Barrier In Attics - EVERYTHING You Need To Know! NEW 2023

[AtticFoil]

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[d.aardent]

I think I'm still going to do this, I think this foil product would be cheaper than the Reflectix or whatever that commercial product is that is the dual layer Mylar with foam in the middle.
A consultant guy at hardware store was trying to convince me I didn't need to spend the money on a reflecting product because I had positive forced air ventilation and could just put down Styrofoam sheets on tops of rooms to isolate them from attic heat. Although we did just have a new roof put on and roofer added several new deck vents we never had before and that has helped amazingly with cooling up there. But there still is some issues when it gets really intensely hot in summer or deepest cold of winter.
The attic spaces aren't gigantic, so I think I could do this foiling without it costing a fortune.
I need to do a rough estimate of square feet of coverage and get a quote for how much rolls I'd need.

[jasblick]

Ive been using radiant barrier forove 15 years. I use the dual scrim high end stuff. It staples well. It is Amazing in that its properties disallow rapid transfer of temperature. I lined my attic with it. That brought my electricity bill down significantly. Mind you, it requires an air gap to work at peak efficiency. Think of radiant barrier in terms of wrapping a potato in aluminum foil. The temperature retention is incredible.

[caseyhartman]

I purchased a ranch-style home that has about 1850 sq ft (at least per the listing). My attic needs something to reduce the heat although haven't used anything to get the actual temperature yet. Electrical wires run across some roof rafters, which is a concern. I suppose I could skip those areas though. This could be a potential solution that I could do myself.

[The_Absurdistt]

Is the ATTICFOIL recommended for walls? I'm building a mancave shed with a finished interior. Shed is 8'×12" with 10' ceiling. Cheers.

[Professor]

Do you have a recommended type of attic insulation that you prefer? Mine is 25 years old and is dark gray that needs replacing in addition to getting an attic foil radiant barrier. Thinking of using the blown white fiberglass or even the "RockWool" on the attic floor. I don't even have attic floor insulation in my garage. Don't know if you have any opinions on Rockwool or what's the best type? Thanks

[ChristianWagner]

How many inches for a minimum air gap? What would be an optimal air gap distance?

[tracyliu]

Looks very attractive to me. I m currently planning to finish my attic which means I will put on insulation material between those rafters/studs, where, in your video, the foils are installed. Do you have any video which will cover my concerns? Thx!

[agadorspartacus]

Thanks for the video. Question: my home already has tech shield. Will stapling radiant barrier to my rafters help to further lower the temperature in my attic?

[hosoiarchives]

Does it keep your house warm in the winter?

[elengeniero]

Most of the videos I see on Attic Foil specify it be installed with a ridge vent so that the hot air between the foil and roof deck between the rafters can naturally escape out the ridge vent. Will this still work without a ridge vent? If I have a roof mounted attic fan is it best to leave a hole in the foil at the fan location or just cover the whole rafter bay where the fan is at?

[SirD]

Why is it used with insulation on the roof floor?

[boots]

Had a new roof put on with 50 year warranty (parts and labor) and the company was not sure if Owens Corning top line, would warranty it as it might end up cooking the shingles. Does AtticFoil have an testing data or certifications of approval from any of the major shingle manf's?

[hosoiarchives]

Can you put anything over it like sheet rock?

[hosoiarchives]

Does it help to use on a south facing wall?