The Benefits of Installing Barrier Insulation In Your Home
With the economy being at an all-time low, individuals are trying to save money wherever they can. Radiant barrier insulation San Diego is used to keep heat out in the summertime and cold out in the wintertime. This will considerably lower your electric bill by restraining the use of heating and cooling. It can be mounted in residential or commercial buildings. If you are eyeing to add some insulation to your abode, you can straightforwardly do it yourself. Costs will differ extensively, but it can be up to 50% cheaper if you complete the project without the assistance of a contractor. Radiant barrier insulation is normally made of a thin sheet of reflective material. Substances that can be covered with aluminum or another type of reflective coating are cardboard, plastic films and plywood sheathing.
Radiant barrier insulation works likewise as conventional insulation. The chief difference is that the barrier diminishes the quantity of heat that is transferred between the roof deck and the attic floor. Conventional insulation traps still air within the material. This decreases the transfer of heat or cold by restraining its movement. The installation of certain kinds of radiant barrier insulation will depend on if you live in an area with very cold wintertime. If your product doesn’t have holes, or a way for water vapor to lead through, water might build up and wind up freezing. In this situation, it might be better to apply the radiant barrier to the roof rather than the attic floor in such very cold weather as this method does not necessitate water to pass through.
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Written By Joseph Sheiner
Joseph Sheiner is a construction industry professional with over 15 years of experience. He began his career in the insulation industry in 2012, and co-founded Attic Construction Inc in 2013. As CEO of the company, Joe oversees all operations and is in charge of training and product knowledge.
Under Joe’s leadership, Attic Construction has become the largest leading Attic Restoration Company in San Diego, Orange County and Phoenix. He has personally performed and supervised insulation work in over 7000 homes. He is certified by Owens Corning as a CEE (Certified Energy Expert) and is a licensed contractor by the CSLB.
Most recently, Joe has helped expand Attic Construction to two additional locations – Orange County and Phoenix. He is currently working on expanding to additional locations in the near future.
Great work! Our attic went from totally disgusting to pristine. They are courteous and professional and clean up after themselves.
-Karen L. Santee, CA
Andrew was very informative and helpful during the whole process. Excellent communication and his team did a great job. He came on Sunday and the work was done and completed by Tuesday. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a fair prices and great service.
– Joey E. San Diego, CA
