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 ...

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.

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 ...

Would this really work? A: Sounds like you just learned about attic radiant barriers, an old-time concept that has been updated in recent years with new materials and new installation guidelines ...

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?

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 ...

Will radiant barrier insulation in the attic help my house get cooler? It might help the house cool down, but it might not. Anyway, radiant barriers are an expensive way to go. What most of us ...

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 ...