Recently, we've been asked about installing a radiant barrier in the attic, where summer temperatures can climb as high as 140 degrees. The idea of eliminating some of that hot air overhead can be ...

Would this really work? A. Sounds like you just learned about attic radiant barriers, an old concept that has been updated with new materials and installation guidelines to cut down on heat ...

A. One of the best ways to keep your home’s living space cooler is by keeping your attic cooler. First, let me point out that the use of radiant barrier systems in a home is far from anything new.

I have added insulation in my attic, and that seems to help, but what else can I do? I have seen some radiant barrier foils advertised as miracle products. Are these exaggerated claims?

An Energy Department fact sheet states that if a consumer lives in the deep South and has ductwork in the attic, installing a radiant barrier could save as much as $150 per year. "I believe in the ...

A radiant barrier has become a useful way to keep your home cooler in the summer by reflecting the sun's heat up so it doesn't enter your attic, and in the winter by keeping the heat within your ...

since one of the best ways to keep your home’s living space cooler is by keeping your attic cooler. First, let me point out that the use of radiant barrier systems in a home is far from anything ...

Question: We live in Florida and would like to put a radiant barrier in our attic. Will we see much of a difference in our utility bills? What about putting one of these barriers in the wall ...