Installing A Radiant Barrier


Radiant barriers are easy to install. It does not matter which way the shiny surface faces—up or down. But you must install it on the underside of your roof— not horizontally over the ceiling. And the barrier must face an airspace.For your own comfort while in the attic, install the radiant barrier on a cool, cloudy day. Use plywood walk boards or wooden planks over the ceiling joists for support.

Caution: Do not step between the ceiling joists, or you may fall through the ceiling.

Radiant Barriers for Home Heating and CoolingStaple the foil to the bottom or side of the rafters, draping it from rafter to rafter. Do not worry about a tight fit or small tears in the fabric; radiant transfer is not affected by air movement. The staples should be no more than 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 centimeters) apart to prevent air circulation from loosening or detaching the radiant barrier.

Use a caulking gun to apply a thin bead of construction adhesive to the rafters along the seams of the foil barrier. This will make the installation permanent.

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