Reflective insulation, is normally made of aluminum foil,
it's also known as a radiant barrier and is very Flexible, Light-Weight and
easy to Fit.
Everyone has seen reflective insulation without realising
it. Paramedics use it as emergency blankets. Firefighters protect themselves
from fires with reflective foil insulation. Companies such as NASA use
reflective insulation on their shuttles, they protect astronauts with it
aswell.
Reflective insulation, mainly blocks radiant heat from
transferring through air gaps. Radiant barriers reflect and block excessive
heat in the summer and retain heat through winter. Reflective insulation will
also reflect the heat generated in your home back inside and block the heat
from escaping. Meaning there is less heat escaping keeping your home warmer
from less heating for longer. Resulting in lower fuel bills.
Radiant barriers are like all other types of insulation because
they lower the amount of heat that enters or exits a home. Other types of
insulation trap air inside the insulation, not allowing it to escape and
consuming a lot of space. Reflective insulation works to decrease the flow of
heat through an airspace using minimal space.
Reflective insulation does not absorb moisture. When used in
conjunction with other insulation, it tends to keep the insulation drier and
has a better overall performance. It can be used in homes, transportation,
factories, greenhouses, summerhouses, barns, conservatories and Many More!
Benefits of
Reflective Insulation
·
Light weight, very strong and easy to install
·
Moisture-proof - will not allow moisture to pass
through in either direction
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Eliminates condensation within the ceiling and
walls when properly installed as a vapor barrier
·
Unaffected by humidity with lower moisture
transfer and absorption rates than mass insulation - no mildew, mold or fungus
growth
·
No significant mass to absorb and retain heat
·
No change thermal performance over time due to
compaction, disintegration or moisture absorption - common concerns with mass
insulation
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