Radiant Barrier
What is Radiant Barrier?
Radiant barriers are materials installed in buildings, new and old alike, to reduce summer heat gain and winter heat loss. The Freeman Company installs radiant barrier to the decking, truss chords and rafters of your attic by the way of a latex spray-on substance called Lo-MIT II. Please visit the manufacturer's web site for additional information on this product.
Why Should You Install Radiant Barrier?
Radiant barriers work by reducing heat transfer by thermal radiation across the air space between the roof deck and attic floor. Solar energy is absorbed by a roof, heating the roof sheathing which causes the underside of a roof to radiate heat downward to the attic floor and the ceilings of your home. When this radiant heat penetrates your attic space and passes through your ceilings your home will require increased cooling loads to maintain a consistent and comfortable temperature. To maintain these types air temperatures requires an increase of energy consumption by your air conditioning system.
What can you expect from Radiant Barrier?
Radiant barriers will offer you the following benefits:
- More comfortable living space
- Lowered utility costs by as much as 11%
- Increased life expectancy of your heating and air conditioning equipment
- Peace of mind!
This information has been provided by Department of Energy, Center for Disease Control, and Solar Energy Corporation.
