In the foil insulation industry, there are many names used to describe the actual products that consumers use. Some of these names are confusing to those without experience working with foil insulation. This quick video is designed to let you easily determine the major differences between the products, specifically radiant barriers and bubble foil insulation.
Choosing Radiant Barrier Foil or Bubble Foil Insulation?
Posted on February 6, 2011 by Insulation Stop There have been 2 comment(s)
This post was posted in Uncategorized and was tagged with Radiant Barrier, foil insulation, attic foil, Bubble Foil Insulation
2 Responses to Choosing Radiant Barrier Foil or Bubble Foil Insulation?
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Nice video, short and sweet, just gave it a thumbs up on Youtube. I pretty much just do spray foam. What's the R-Value on that bubble foil?
Posted on March 3, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Thanks for the YouTube vote! Bubble Foil is not measured in R-Values like fiberglass insulation is. R-Values for fiberglass are derived from perfect testing methods in sealed chambers. The thickness of the insulation drives up the R-Value. Radiant barriers are designed to reflect radiant heat. Testing has been done is various assemblies however and R-Value increases have been recorded. Do you have a specific application in mind?
Posted on March 10, 2011 at 10:05 am