Radiant barriers have been around for decades but they are starting to gain momentum. This is in large part due to advances in design and the sales potential to existing homeowners that are upside-down on their mortgages.
I touched on the subject of radiant barriers in a recent post regarding home energy audits, but I wanted to dig a little deeper.
Radiant barriers inhibit heat transfer by thermal radiation. The concept works and is widely used throughout the homebuilding industry among homeowners who want a cost-effective method for reducing energy bills.
We had 2 different salesmen come to our home to perform a home energy review with the hopes of selling us a very expensive radiant barrier installation.
We were unable to justify the nearly $4,ooo expense of having a radiant barrier installed in our attic
Read more: Are Radiant Barriers Right For Your Home?