re: Attic Air Sealing & Insulation Project - Step 1 - Radiant Barrier

I put radiant barrier in myself about 7 or 8 years ago ...
- My energy bills were never really excessive, but my air conditioner always struggled to keep the house cool, and that is why I put the barrier up. With the barrier, the air conditioner definitely seems to work less, and can keep up even on days over 95 degrees.
- I received a quote for $3K to have the barrier installed, so I decided to do it myself.
- My house has a shallow attic (ranch style), so it was very difficult to put the barrier up. Ah the highest part of the attic, I cut the barrier rolls into rectangles and stapled them up to the rafters. For the lower parts of the attic, where I could not staple, I put up the pre-cut sections that have a spine and simply snap into place between the rafters. All-in-all, I believe I have about half the surface area of the roof covered.
- I bought the materials online from Home Depot, and had it shipped. Think I spend about $800 total.