From the Reflectix web site: "Reflectix? is a 5/16" thick, seven layer, reflective insulation which is available in rolls of various widths and lengths. Two outer layers of aluminum foil reflect 97% of radiant heat" It is used by the owners of some pop-up campers on the top (exterior) of the bed ends to reflect light and heat to keep the pop-up cooler during summer use.

Reflectix is the Industry Leader! We manufacture the highest quality, most extensively-tested, readily-available, foil-based insulation and radiant barriers in the United States. With Reflectix? products, there is no middleman. We are the manufacturer and we operate with a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2000. Our testing regiment is second to none. See similar questions...

Reflectix? has a Class A/Class 1 Fire Rating on our Foil/Bubble Insulation. It also meets all fire and smoke safety requirements of federal, state and local building codes. (Satisfies UL 723, NFPA 255 and UBC 42-1.) See similar questions...

First, "traditional" insulation is meant to be mass insulation for protection against heat transfer by conduction. ASTEC protects against heat transfer by radiation. Both mass insulation (i.e. fiberglass wool, polyurethane foam, etc.) and radiation control coatings (i.e., ASTEC) have value and one does not necessarily replace the other. In many cases, radiation control coatings complement mass insulation to give it added value benefits. quot;Traditional" insulation (i.e. See similar questions...

Both products contain the same aluminum foil and can be utilized as Reflective Insulations or as a Radiant Barrier. The key difference is in the structure. The Foil/Bubble products have strength and substance (from the bubble) that are ideal for a wide variety (15+) of applications (Residential and Industrial/Commercial). The Foil/Scrim/Foil Radiant Barrier product is designed primarily for residential attic applications as a radiant barrier. See similar questions...

A reflective insulation reduces radiant heat transfer across air spaces by use of one or more high reflective/low emittance surfaces (Reflectivity of 90% or higher - Emissivity of 10% or less). This rate of heat transfer can be quantified in an R-value (for a specific application). See similar questions...

Our tape serves as the best means to join ends of Reflectix? Foil/Bubble Insulation together because it ensures a continuous reflective surface and prevents air leakage that can cause condensation (in certain (specified) applications). See similar questions...

Reflectix? has a Class A/Class 1 Fire Rating on the Foil/Scrim/Foil Radiant Barrier meeting all fire and smoke safety requirements of federal, state and local building codes. (Satisfies UL 723, NFPA 255 and UBC 42-1.) Company Profile | About Reflective Technology | Applications & Products | Literature | News | Contact Us See similar questions...

The exterior walls will yield a value of R-21 consisting of R-19 bats, exterior sheeting, siding, drywall and house wrap. The ceilings have blown insulation rating R-41. The basement will have an R-11 insulation. We also install a basic soundproofing package. Top See similar questions...

In the same way fiberglass or other mass insulations provide benefit, reflective insulation reduces conductive heat transfer. When a highly-reflective/low emittance material (such as aluminum foil) is installed in a building assemblage, in conjunction with an air space, (foil side of product) it provides a quantifiable R-value level of benefit. See similar questions...

You must not compromise structural integrity for insulation. Insulation has very little weight bearing strength. A topping slab over extruded polystyrene is satisfactory only for light residential loads. If you cannot insulate underneath the slab, then you should insulate well at the perimeter where most heat loss occurs. An uninsulated slab may not be as responsive as one with insulation, but the overall heat loss could be acceptable. See similar questions...

The lumber sizes specified in the structure can accommodate R-19 to R-30 fiberglass batt insulation in the roof and floor, with R-11 to R-19 in the walls, where R-30 and R-19 are recommended for colder climates, respectively. However, if your area requires higher factors, you can easily substitute wider sized lumber to suit. See similar questions...

Yes! Your feet get cold too even if you don’t notice it. Often your body will rob heat from the core to warm your extremities so keeping your hands and feet warm will make you feel warmer overall. In addition, the socks or boots installed on your drysuit were sized so you can wear thick insulation on your feet. If you do not wear insulation, the feet of your suit may seem too big. Layering is great alternative to buying a new base undergarment. See similar questions...

Together these factors determine the R-value of the insulation you choose. The R-value is a measure of how well a material resists the flow of heat. See similar questions...

The "R" factor is approx. 11.6 because the walls are 13/4 inches thick, filled with rigid insulation by Celotex and a vapor barrier on each side to keep the cold air in and the hot air out. See similar questions...