Reflective insulation and thermal breaks are used in new construction,   residential and commercial renovations, and Ag Buildings. They increase the performance, efficiency and the level of comfort. It reduces energy usage, and most importantly, it will save you money!

Radiant Barriers and Reflective Insulations Defined

A radiant barrier is an aluminum barrier designed for any application where an airspace on both sides of the product is achieved. A reflective insulation adds a thermal break or an R value to the radiant barrier.  These products are very easy to install and can dramatically reduce energy bills in any climate. In warm climates it will stop radiant heat transfer from entering your attic which will put less strain on your A/C system. 75% of a homes heat gain is due to radiant energy.  The more radiant energy that is reflected away from the home, the less your air conditioning will run.  In cold climates it will work the same way by keeping valuable heat within the home. Most of a homes heat is lost through the ceiling.  It is a fact that heat rises, without a reflective insulation or a radiant barrier your roof or attic you will lose/gain a considerable amount of heat through your roof and/or ceiling. In areas where ice damming is a severe problem installing a radiant barrier will slow down the snow melting on the roof, which causes ice damming. Ice and water shields can be expensive and are only a patch or "Band-Aid" for the problem, they do not contribute to fixing the problem.