In 1998, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) completed a comprehensive report detailing the effect of solar reflectance on annual heating and cooling costs. There test data came from a tremendous amount of live measurements ran through a computer program.
TARP or Thermal Analysis Research Program is a program capable of computing hour by [...]
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Study on Reflective Roofs in Residential Buildings
Posted on September 19, 2011 by Insulation Stop
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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 [...]
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