I tend to think that a much better investment than over-insulating your attic or adding a radiant barrier is ensuring that you have R-30 to R-38 insulation that has been properly installed.

Key Takeaways. Roof insulation costs are fairly consistent, with a low end of $1,000 and a high range of $2,500.The average costs for a typical insulation project are around $2,000.; The materials ...

An attic ceiling covered with radiant barrier roof decking at the LSU Agcenter's LaHouse Resource Center in Baton Rouge. Nearly a year after moving into her rebuilt Lower 9th Ward home, Joanne ...

Q: I recently heard about some new cooling strategy called “radiant barriers” in which heat from the house is directed up to the roof. Do you know if this really works, and if reflectin… ...

Geek Alert: The ability of insulation to resist the flow of heat from one side (your attic) to the other (your living space) can be measured in terms of R-value. R value is defined as ft 2 x ° F ...

Q. What is your take on using two-sided aluminum material in the attic over existing insulation? I’ve been told it is an idea from NASA that uses material like this to protect astronauts in space.

Standard thermal attic floor insulation, such as fiberglass, rock wool, cellulose, etc., is not very effective for blocking radiant heat flow from a very hot roof.

If installed properly, radiant barriers can be of benefit in an attic with very poor insulation. But for the homeowner who already has R-30 to R-38 insulation in the attic, it won’t help much.

Reflective Radiant Insulation barriers play a pivotal role in enhancing home comfort. By maintaining a stable indoor temperature, they create a more pleasant living environment. This means you can ...

Still stinging from summer utility bills the size of a hefty car payment and looking toward another long cooling season, North Texans want relief. BEN TORRES/Special Contributor Jose Luis ...