There is no better way to prove something than to demonstrate it. Many consumers are unaware of how their home works and what projects they can do to enhance their energy savings.
In the world of foil insulation and radiant barriers, the easiest, most profound example of the effectiveness of these insulation types is a heat [...]
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The “Original” Hot Box Test for Radiant Barriers & Foil Insulation
Posted on August 19, 2011 by Insulation Stop
This post was posted in Uncategorized and was tagged with Radiant Barrier, aluminum foil insulation, hot box test, heat flow test, NAHB, IBS, Home Builder's Show, Original
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Early Testing for Radiant Barriers & Foil Insulation
Posted on August 19, 2011 by Insulation Stop
Aluminum foil insulation has been available commercially for over 70 years. Back then, the material was tested by The National Bureau of Standards which is today’s NIST or National Institute of Standard’s and Technology. They mention this in an excellent article (for anyone who enjoys technology) celebrating their centennial. http://www.100.nist.gov/founding.htm
“The 1950s saw a steady increase [...]
This post was posted in Uncategorized and was tagged with Radiant Barrier, foil insulation, early testing, aluminum foil insulation, NIST, National Bureau of Standards
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