Radiant Barrier Installation Services
Protecting your home and making sure it’s a safe, comfortable environment is what we strive to deliver throughout the community at Southwest Insulation. Enhancing air quality and preparing your home for extreme seasonal temperatures is something we take very seriously. We bring our professional touch to every job and provide quality insulation services across the board.
Radiant barriers are typically installed in attics to reduce summer heat and save money on utility costs. Increased attic temperatures are a disaster for electric bills because you don’t have proper control of your home’s energy efficiency. Improper attic insulation leads to an imbalance of air quality and forces your HVAC system to work twice as hard.
Southwest understands the significance of having a functional, well-insulated home. It takes every wall, ceiling, and corner to be correctly insulated. Our professional staff knows what to look for and can address problems immediately. Sometimes insulation removal is required because there’s an issue with a specific part of your home.
That’s why people hire Southwest. Our customers trust we can find the weak spots and make improvements to their home’s insulation system. Whether it’s between the walls or up in the attic, we put our best people in a position to help you protect your home. And one of the successful methods we use to do that is by installing radiant barriers.
Southwest offers radiant barrier installation at an affordable price with flexible scheduling options that suits your daily routine. Our friendly staff is available seven days a week for your convenience, and we work around your schedule and budget to make it work! Feel free to also read our blog for the latest information and industry trends.
Practicality of Radiant Barriers
In order to fully understand the benefits of radiant barriers, Southwest Insulation is going to take you back to science class and explain the process.
Heat naturally travels from a warm area to a cool area through conduction and radiation. Insulation materials help slow down conductive heat flow by reflecting it back into the air.
Because attics don’t have great temperature control, radiant barriers provide some assistance. For example, when the sun beams down on a roof during the summer, it’s the sun’s radiant energy that heats the roof.
Next, the hot roof radiates that same heat energy into the attic and air ducts of your home. Radiant barriers are more effective in hot climates because reflection works better to keep heat out.
It’s the radiant barrier’s job to reduce the heat transfer from the roof and stop it from infiltrating the attic and HVAC system inside your house. Southwest’s technicians are proficient in installing radiant barriers, and we pay close attention to every detail.
Dust accumulation is one of the biggest challenges we face because attics can go long periods without being cleaned. This is an important factor because too much dust on the reflective surface will diminish effectiveness.
So before installing a radiant barrier, you may want to consider professional attic cleaning beforehand. Southwest provides this service as well. And we can easily pair it with radiant barrier installation. Contact us today for a free quote and get your attic treated right!
FAQs
What does a radiant barrier do?
Radiant barriers are a specific type of attic insulation that blankets the walls and ceilings to reflect heat and prevent air leaks. Hot summer temperatures put a tremendous amount of stress on your home’s insulation system, leaving attics and crawl spaces vulnerable to outside conditions. Installing a radiant barrier prevents your home from overheating.
Do radiant barriers actually work?
Yes! Radiant barriers work quite well at maintaining your attic’s core temperature, which in turn helps your home feel more comfortable overall. Southwest Insulation recommends getting radiant barriers installed in key areas around your house for optimal coverage and better air quality.
What are radiant barriers made from?
Radiant barriers are made from aluminum foil because of the reflective properties. Aluminum foil has been used by scientists, engineers, and skilled workers for many years because those reflective properties are effective for climate control. The main benefit is how much a radiant barrier retains heat and keeps warm air inside your home, especially in attic spaces.
Is a radiant barrier better than insulation?
Radiant barriers are complementary to wall insulation, and the two can be utilized together for enhancing your home’s insulation. Traditionally, radiant barriers are used in attics because they stand out with the shiny features of aluminum foil. It’s not something people would want to display, but it can do wonders behind the scenes at sealing off your home.
How thick should a radiant barrier be?
You might think a thicker radiant barrier would work best for air control, but that’s not true. All you need is a few millimeters of the material, and your attic is all set! The reflection from the radiant barrier does enough on its own to regular the temperature and provide full coverage.