The Benefits Of Installing Radiant Insulation In Your Home
Adding radiant barrier (also called radiant foil) to your traditional home attic insulation in San Diego can upsurge your home’s energy efficiency. Why does radiant barrier work? Well, heat travels from hot to cold. In cold climate, what you need to be alarmed about is the heat getting out and not so much about the cold getting in. The procedure is called “heat loss,” and the objective with any kind of insulation is to lessen heat loss. Radiant insulation San Diego barrier aids with heat loss by decreasing heat loss in its radiant form and by decreasing what is called “convective looping.” Convective looping has to do with the air movement inside your conventional insulation. The greater the degree of air flow, the more your R-value will be decreased.
Additionally, there are other advantages of using radiant insulation. It is lightweight and much easier to install, and after installation, there is less cleanup as there is little risk of tearing or spilling as in old-style fiberglass insulation. Another imperative factor to contemplate is the safety of each product. Fiberglass insulation can be hazardous to the skin, lungs and eyes and necessitates protective clothing and gear. Radiant barrier insulation, however, is wholly safe to touch and move and necessitates nothing more than your normal garments.
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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
