Q. What is your take on ... However, research shows that claims of energy savings have often been dramatically overstated. In hot climates, an attic radiant barrier can save 8 to 12 percent ...

Q. I recently heard about some new cooling strategy called “radiant barriers” in which heat ... I have been working with researchers in the energy field and talking with literally thousands ...

According to Jerry Thieken, an energy consultant with SRP in Phoenix, a homeowner with R-30 to R-38 insulation probably won't get much more help from a radiant barrier. "If you have R-19 ...

Q: What can you tell me about radiant ... According to a U.S. Department of Energy fact sheet, a radiant barrier used in an attic with R-19 floor insulation (approximately six inches of fiberglass ...

Attic radiant ... more energy-efficient and in reducing electrical peak demand, the amount of insulation that can be added to a wall or to an attic space is limited by the physical dimensions of the ...

"Radiant barriers in attics may be valid for homes in Southern states," said Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman, "but they save very little energy in Minnesota homes." A radiant barrier is ...

Sound familiar? Thanks to radiant barriers, homeowners have the option to reflect the sun's attic-bound energy, thus reducing the stress on your A/C unit — and your wallet. With our region's ...

GET THE FACTS. Misinformation about radiant barriers, a hot item among energy conservation products, is being spread by some of the product’s promoters. Florida Solar Energy Center officials say ...