The radiant barrier is basically just directing the same amount of heat away from the attic and the attic insulation.
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This basically allows for wood rot to continue and inspectors have a more difficult time finding areas of concern.
Radiant barrier foil insulation systems block radiant heat energy instead of absorbing it like fiberglass insulation.
The hot roof material then radiates its gained heat energy onto the cooler attic surfaces including the air ducts and the attic floor.
Increasing summer energy consumption and cooling costs.
Attics heat up when the sun s radiant energy heats the shingles and the heat is transferred to the interior attic space through the roofing materials via conduction.
Radiant barriers are utilized to reduce summer heat gain in attics.
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To understand this better consider a room with one light source in the form of an unshaded light bulb hanging in the middle of the room.
The temperature of the attic space increases and that heat is transferred to the building below.
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Radiant barrier is a highly reflective material typically made of aluminum which blocks the transfer of radiant heat by reflecting it away from its surface offering a permanent way to reduce your monthly utility costs.
The roof still is gaining and loosing heat.
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A radiant barrier works best when it is perpendicular to the radiant energy striking it.
Your radiant barrier makes the roof deck sheathing invisible from the attic.
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