Radiant Barrier Rigid Foam Insulation

0 56 in x 4 ft x 8 ft.

Radiant barrier rigid foam insulation.

Radiant barrier sheathing is inexpensive and reflects thermal radiation to keep attic spaces cool. Another alternative to radiant barrier foil are the various types of foam insulation. A number of factors should be taken into consideration when choosing between these two especially the climate zone that you re building in. The list of uses includes crawl space radiant floor attic and walls.

When installing attic insulation a case can be made for both radiant barrier sheathing with typical types of insulation as well as spray foam insulation. What is foam insulation. Kingspan insulation r 3 common. Foam insulation most commonly comes in two forms.

The rigid foam insulation addresses the conduction and convection and adding a radiant barrier addresses radiation you ll find that adding a radiant barrier is best practice but only when there is an air space. From experience i can tell you the best way to tackle this room is to use a combination of both a radiant barrier and foam rigid foam board works best as far as attaching it to the rafter bays spray foam will actually need something better than foil to adhere to so many people use foam board on top of the foil and then spray foam the board. Our product is easy to handle and install. Reflectix insulation has over 20 energy saving applications for reflectix insulation has over 20 energy saving applications for around the home.

0 56 in x 4 ft x 8 ft 1 unfaced polystyrene foam board insulation item 511270 model 100000050497.