| Resource |
Media |
Source |
| Reflective Insulation Projects in United States |
Link |
InsulationStop Archive |
| RIMA International Verification Program |
Link |
RIMA Website |
| Understaning and Using Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barriers, and Radiation Control Coatings |
PDF |
RIMA |
| A Comprehensive Review of Radiant Barrier Research Including Laboratory and Field Experiments |
PDF |
ASHRAE |
| Cooling Energy Measurements of Unoccupied Single-Family Houses with Attics Containing Radiant Barriers |
PDF |
Oak Ridge National Laboratory |
| Performance Testing of Radiant Barriers |
PDF |
Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Effect of Attic Ventilation on the Performance of Radiant Barriers |
PDF |
Journal of Solar Engineering |
| Effects of Shingle Absorptivity, Radiant Barrier Emissivity, Attic Ventilation Flowrate, and Roof Slope on the Performance of Radiant Barriers |
PDF |
International Journal of Energy Research |
| Reflective Insulation Used Under Concrete Slabs - Technical Bulletin 101 |
Link |
RIMA Website |
| Evaluation of Ceiling Heat Fluxes in Residential Buildings with Attic Radiant Barriers in Prevalent Climates Across the United States |
PDF |
Architectural Enginering Conference |
| On the Performance of Radiant Barriers in Combination with Different Attic Insulation Levels |
PDF |
Energy and Buildings |
| Radiant Barriers: A Question and Answer Primer |
Link |
Florida Solar Energy Center |
| Original Heat Flow, Hot Box Test |
Image |
InsulationStop Archive |
| Radiant Barrier Performance Estimation for State of California |
PDF |
Mario Medina, Ph.D., P.E. |
| Reflective Insulation for Residential and Commercial Applications |
PDF |
David Yarbrough, Ph.D.,PE |
| Effects of Radiant Barrier Systems on Ventilated Attics in a Hot and Humid Climate |
PDF |
Texas A&M - Energy Systems Laboratory |
| The Home Builder's Differential Insulation of the 90's and Beyond Radiant Barrier and Reflective Foil Insulation |
PDF |
RIMA Website |
| Radiant Barriers: Performance Revealed |
PDF |
Home Energy, 2000 |
| Experimental Study of Heat Transfer in Attics with a Small-Scale Simulator |
PDF |
ASHRAE |
| Radiant Barriers: Depends on Where you Live |
PDF |
Home Energy Magazine, 2003 |
| Metalmag: Reflective Insulation 101 |
Link |
Metalmag Magazine |
| Facts About Moisture and Fiber Glass Metal Building Insulation |
PDF |
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association |
| A Transient Heat and Mass Transfer Model of Residential Attics Used to Simulate Radiant Barrier Retrofits, Part 1: Development |
PDF |
Journal of Solar Energy Engineering |
| A Transient Heat and Mass Transfer Model of Residential Attics Used to Simulate Radiant Barrier Retrofits, Part 2: Validation and Simulations |
PDF |
Journal of Solar Energy Engineering |
| A DIY Guide to Sealing and Insulating with Energy Star®, Sealing Air Leaks, and adding Attic Insulation |
PDF |
Energy Star® |
| A DIY Guide to Duct Sealing with Energy Star® |
PDF |
Energy Star® |
| Radiant Barriers |
Link |
U.S. Department of Energy |
| Manual on Moisture Analysis in Buildings |
PDF |
ASTM.org |
| Condensation Fact Sheet |
PDF |
Metal Building Manufacturer's Association |
