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Basically, there are two different types of double-sided radiant barrier products in the marketplace: the oldest and most proven effective version is created by taking two sheets of 99% pure aluminum and laminating them to a middle substrate or "scrim" material creating...

**Temps greater than 140 degrees display as IHH.H** Studies have shown that the majority of heat gain and heat loss is due to radiant heat. Our radiant barrier BLOCKs 97% of this heat by reflecting it back to its source. On an average...

The following terms and definitions are important for understand radiant barrier and reflective foil insulation products. ASTM: ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus...

There have been some significant changes in the fire testing requirements of reflective insulation and radiant barriers which consumers need to be aware of when comparison shopping or installing in their homes or buildings.  Understanding exactly what you are buying...

RadiantGUARD® Reflex-AIR reflective insulation products are very effective at controlling heat and condensation.  Below are just a few of the popular building applications.  Page Index - Jump To Installation Methods Walls Floors Crawl spaces Basement / Masonry walls Water heaters Garage doors...

When installing a radiant barrier over the attic floor, over existing insulation in place or not, you MUST use a perforated radiant barrier. This is because moisture-laden air generated in your home from breathing, washing clothes, bathing, running the dishwasher,...

A radiant barrier is a highly reflective material which significantly reduces the transfer of radiant heat either by reflecting it away from its surface OR emitting a very little amount of heat from the surface opposite the heat source offering a permanent...

For an attic space, our recommended installation method for radiant barriers is stapled to the underside of the roof rafters.  If you choose to install over the attic floor, keep in mind that condensation may form under a perforated radiant barrier based...

Looking for Volume Pricing? RadiantGUARD maintains over 1,000,000 square feet of radiant barrier and reflective insulation IN-STOCK and ready-to-ship on our warehouse floors at all times in order to keep customers supplied with a consistent supply chain.  Are warehouses are centrally located in...

The history of radiant barriers date back further than most people think. Since the 1920's, people have used reflective insulation in homes and commercial buildings to reduce energy costs. Commercially Produced Radiant Barrier In 1945, Alexander Schwartz developed INFRA Insulation,...

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RadiantGUARD® radiant barrier products outperform Home Depot and Lowes. It's no surprise that large retail chain stores like Home Depot and Lowes want to offer their customers a radiant barrier product. Radiant barriers have risen in popularity among Do-It-Yourself people...

For a quick overview of RadiantGUARD radiant barrier and how radiant barriers can save you money on your monthly utility bills, watch this quick radiant barrier video.

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SUMMARY: Radiant barrier roof decking can be made yourself for less by stapling our Xtreme radiant barrier insulation to one side of any 7/16" decking material. During a new roof or roof decking replacement, this cost effective solution pays for itself...

Our radiant barriers and reflective insulation products are available for purchase online by homeowners, retail store operators, resellers, installers, distributors and all other consumer types.  This Buyer's Guide is intended for potential consumers trying to decide which product to choose...

RadiantGUARD® reflective insulation products consist of one or two layers of industrialized polyethylene bubble film laminated between one or two layers of highly reflective metalized aluminum film to provide extreme resistance to heat transfer. The bubble layers are designed to provide increased strength and puncture resistance,...

General Installation Tips The following tips are provided to help reduce the labor time involved when installing radiant barrier and make your radiant barrier installation project and easy one. Start early in the morning when your attic is at its...

In order to provide un-biased information to our customers about our company, our products, and our service, we are looking for customer testimonials and pictures for inclusion on our website. We know that the best marketing tool for new products...

SUMMARY: The best  co-called "radiant barrier paint" reflects 85% of the radiant heat.  Our Xtreme radiant barrier BLOCKS 95% making it better and less costly that paint. With the rise in popularity of radiant barrier insulation, there has been an influx of...

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We know customer reviews play a critical role in making an informed purchasing decision. That's why RadiantGUARD® has a strict policy against paying, rewarding, or otherwise incentivizing customers to leave reviews. Every review you see is from a real customer...

Most people are familiar with the term R-Value when discussing insulation properties.  An R-Value is a measure of the thermal resistance to heat transfer of a mass insulation product (like blown or batt fiberglass).  It's a measure of how long...

All aluminum surfaces oxidize when exposed to oxygen.  This chemical oxidation process forms a CLEAR natural layer over the surface. The thickness of this oxidation layer will increase until such a time that the layer becomes a solid protective layer...

Our Reflex-AIR® WHITE Reflective Insulation is the ideal choice for insulating new concrete floors against loss of heat. It can be used in conjunction with, or without, radiant heat tubing to help keep floors warm. How to Install Concrete Insulation Unroll...