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Foil facing makes insulation into an air, vapor, and radiant barrier. So generally, use foil-faced insulation in applications where these features will help satisfy building codes or will improve your home's weatherization and air sealing. That being said, foil-faced insulation is most commonly used as a radiant barrier.
Foil faced insulation, often referred to as reflective insulation, is an insulation material that has reflective foil on at least one side, typically made of aluminum or aluminized polyester. The foil layer reflects heat and prevents it from moving to the other side of the insulation material.
24-In double reflective, double bubble insulation is easy to handle and offers quick installation. R-values range from R-3.0 to R-21 depending on the applications. Applications: cathedral ceiling, crawl space, radiant floor, wall, HVAC duct, water pipe, garage door, knee wall and water heater
Learn how to install foil insulation on walls effectively with our comprehensive and tip-packed step-by-step guide.
Reflective insulation, also known as foil insulation, is a material with reflective facing. In most cases, this is aluminum foil or aluminized polyester. This type of insulation reflects heat by up to 95% and prevents it from transferring to the other side of its panel.
Reflectix is a brand of double-reflective insulation. Found in the insulation aisle, Reflectix comes in tightly spooled rolls of shiny, reflective, foil-look insulation that resemble bubble wrap. There is no metal content; it is all plastic. Reflectix is a little thicker than a quarter-inch (5/16-inch).
Our FI-FOIL® premium reflective bubble insulation is easy to install and ideal for crawl space. Insulating both ceiling and crawl space improves comfort and reduces load on HVAC systems to lower utility bills and prolong the life of HVAC equipment.
In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing foil insulation in your home or building. From gathering materials to securing the insulation in place, we will cover everything you need to know to successfully install foil insulation and enjoy its benefits.
What is Foil Insulation? Foil insulation is a thin blanket made up of one or more layers of aluminum and plastic substrate, which reflects heat rather than merely slowing it down or resisting it as other insulations do.
One of the simplest and least expensive ways to lower your energy costs and cool your house in summer is to install a foil radiant barrier insulation in your attic.