Radiant Barrier

If you are searching for radiant barrier insulation in Lewisville, Flower Mound, Denton or Carrollton, Texas you have come to the right place!  Radiant barrier insulation is a reflective insulation system that offers a permanent way to reduce energy costs.  Radiant barrier insulation systems reflect radiant heat energy instead of trying to absorb it.  A pure aluminum radiant barrier reflective insultaion is unaffected by humidity and will continue to perform at a consistent level, no matter how humid it may be.  A radiant barrier insulation system is a layer of foil facing an air space and is intalled in the envelope of a building.  For the most affordable and efficient radiant barrier insulation in Lewisville, Flowermound, Denton or Carrollton, Texas just call Frost Brothers Today!  We're ready to save you money.

Radiant barrier insulation is a reflective insulation system that offers a permanent way to reduce energy costs. Radiant barrier insulation systems reflect radiant heat energy instead of trying to absorb it. A pure aluminum radiant barrier reflective insulation is unaffected by humidity and will continue to perform at a consistent level no matter how humid it may be. A radiant barrier insulation system is a layer of foil facing an airspace and is installed in the envelope of a building.

Conductive: Direct contact. If you touch a pot on the stove, this is conductive heat transfer.

Convective: Steam, moisture. If you put your hand above a boiling pot, you will feel heat in the form of steam. This is convective heat transfer.

Radiant: Electromagnetic. Step outside on a sunny day and feel the sun’s rays on your face. You are feeling radiant heat transfer. All objects above absolute zero (-459.7 degrees F.) emit infrared rays in a straight line in all directions.

A radiant barrier reflects radiant heat energy instead of trying to absorb it. What does this mean in your home or business? During the winter, 50-75% of heat loss through the ceiling/roofing system and 65-80% of heat loss through walls is radiant. In the summer, up to 93% of heat gain is radiant. If you are depending on R-value (resistance) alone to insulate against heat gain and loss, remember that thin layers of fiberglass are virtually transparent to radiant energy and are affected by changes in humidity (moisture levels). A 1-1/2% change in the moisture content of fiberglass insulation will result in a 36% decrease in performance (referenced from HVAC Manual 10.6; McGraw-Hill). A pure aluminum radiant barrier is unaffected by humidity and will continue to perform at a consistent level no matter how humid it may be.