Radiant Barrier Installation In Attic

Starting at one end of your attic install our ultima foil breathable radiant barrier over across attic floor joists.

Radiant barrier installation in attic.

The barriers consist of a highly reflective material that reflects radiant heat rather than absorbing it. How to install radiant barrier on attic rafters in 5 steps step 1. Roofs under 8 ft tall from inside the attic sq footage x 1 2 for really. For the majority of installations there are basically two different methods used to install radiant barrier foil in an attic.

In an open framed attic it is generally easiest to install the strips of radiant barrier roof material across the attic perpendicular to the direction of the roof joists overlapping each run by about 2 inches. The first is stapling foil to the bottom of the roof rafters the second is laying it out over the existing attic ceiling insulation. When laying the foil insulation it is not. This step makes the installation go easier because it.

Measure and cut the foil before going in the attic. They don t however reduce heat conduction like thermal insulation materials. Radiant barriers are installed in homes usually in attics primarily to reduce summer heat gain and reduce cooling costs. Determine how much you need.