Dec 7, 2013 · I stopped by my local HD for more supplies and was surprised to see rolls of "radiant barrier" bubble wrap on the shelf. Lowes and online vendors sell products with similar claims. For …

Mar 30, 2017 · A thermally reflective surface may 'fool' the IR camera into representing dramatic differences, without actually being significantly different than a thermally opaque surface, if …

Feb 3, 2020 · The idea is to place bubble insulation with a reflective coating down on the underside of my roof (in the attic) and then add closed cell spray foam over that. The choice in using a reflective …

Mar 21, 2014 · Foil-faced bubble wrap is not the insulation product it is often claimed to be. Its R-value is misrepresented and over-exaggerated.

Apr 16, 2018 · In other words, the reflective insulation material is performing similar to a non-reflective insulation material.” Although the manufacturers of foil-faced bubble pack may not always provide …

Nov 15, 2017 · Hi I'm insulating a shed-like structure on my property to create a comfortable living space. With regard to the tin roof I've been advised to use a layer of Bubble foil on the battens …

Feb 17, 2010 · This is what I wrote: Reflectix insulation is a 5/16-inch-thick product consisting of bubble-wrap plastic sandwiched between layers of reflective material. According to ASTM C518 tests …

Jun 6, 2010 · Rigid foam insulation is a high embodied energy, high global warming potential material that is far less vapor permeable than traditional building materials. It's becoming commonly used …

Jun 7, 2022 · A contractor today came by and recommended Reflective Insulation (Sold under the Low-E brand) and all kind of reasons why. Reduces transfer, keeps hot from meeting cold thus eliminates …

Jul 8, 2019 · The builder installed double bubble insulation because it was “included” and he told me I could add insulation on top of that. The crew at Garage Journal said I should double check that …