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Installing Multi-Layered Reflective Insulation in the Attic
Posted on 5/3/18 at 8:13 pm
Posted on 5/3/18 at 8:13 pm
Anyone do this or know some one who has? Went to a demonstration today and it was pretty straight forward that this is a million times better than your typical fiberglass or spray foam insulation. But I'm curious how the install was.
Also, did you notice right away the savings on your electric bill?
Also, did you notice right away the savings on your electric bill?
This post was edited on 5/3/18 at 8:17 pm
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Posted on 5/3/18 at 8:15 pm to tigerbaittrick
lots of staples?
Posted on 5/3/18 at 8:17 pm to Jimmy2shoes
That's what I'm wondering. If it's just as easy as rolling it and letting it lay, or having to staple to the rafters/beams.
Posted on 5/3/18 at 8:27 pm to tigerbaittrick
How is that product different than parsec radiant barrier?
Posted on 5/3/18 at 8:47 pm to G Vice
I have a layer or a reflective radiant barrier over blown in my attic. Here when I bought it
For a house built in the 50s with single pane aluminum windows. M electric bill is like $125/mo. This past month was $83.
I have gas water heater, furncae and dryer. electric stove and oven.
I did pull the paneling and put batted insulation when I did a rewire job.
For a house built in the 50s with single pane aluminum windows. M electric bill is like $125/mo. This past month was $83.
I have gas water heater, furncae and dryer. electric stove and oven.
I did pull the paneling and put batted insulation when I did a rewire job.
Posted on 5/3/18 at 8:55 pm to tigerbaittrick
You're asking about reflective insulation in your attic and you don't expect me to turn you in for conspiracy to cultivate marijuana? Kids die from this stuff
Posted on 5/3/18 at 9:05 pm to tigerbaittrick
quote:
Anyone do this or know some one who has? Went to a demonstration today and it was pretty straight forward that this is a million times better than your typical fiberglass or spray foam insulation. But I'm curious how the install was.
My dad just had this done. Said it has already shown a difference in the amount of time the A/C or heater had to run. He said the installation was pretty much them just rolling it out and stapling it down. They were supposed to come back later and mark the spots that were not "walkable."
3500 sq ft house, and it was finished in less then half a day.
Posted on 5/3/18 at 9:15 pm to tigerbaittrick
Say goodbye to cell phone signal in your house
Posted on 5/4/18 at 3:58 am to shawnlsu
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Say goodbye to cell phone signal in your house
Even if this is true, who doesn't have wifi calling anyway?
Posted on 5/4/18 at 7:22 am to baldona
If I install this, can I remove my other insulation? Currently have blown borate insulation so any time I do work in the attic, it's a mess and all that crap gets in my throat and lungs. Ducks.
Posted on 5/4/18 at 7:28 am to tigerbaittrick
We use tech shield roof decking on all of our new construction homes. It’s good stuff.
Posted on 5/4/18 at 7:38 am to tigerbaittrick
I just use aluminum foil. Wrap the attic and then put it on the windows.
Posted on 5/4/18 at 7:50 am to Cdawg
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Say goodbye to cell phone signal in your house
This... x 1000
I have to go outside to talk on the phone. But it does keep the house cooler.
Posted on 5/4/18 at 8:05 am to tigerbaittrick
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Went to a demonstration today and it was pretty straight forward that this is a million times better than your typical fiberglass or spray foam insulation.
It’s not. ‘Reflective’ insulation is reflects radiative insulation. The bulk of heat loss/gain between the attic and the living areas is conduction/convection. A radiant barrier would be best place at the roof. Radiant OSB sheathing for the roof decking would be a better option, I would think.
You may see some minimal gains relative to a well insulated home. Doubtful it pays for itself very quickly, if at all.
Radiant Barriers: A Solution in Search of a Problem
Posted on 5/4/18 at 8:36 am to FuzzyBearE
Get a signal booster that mounts outside
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