Reflective Insulation

Product Description

Reflective Insulation is easy to install and provides superior protection against radiant heat transfer. Reflective Insulation can help builders reduce costs and meet Energy Codes and homeowners save energy, reduce operating costs, and live in greater comfort. Please refer to our Products section, below, for the specific products available for different applications.

Reflective Insulation Products

Concrete

Concrete
 
Masonry Walls

Masonry Walls

 
Metal Buildings

Metal Buildings

 
Multipurpose

Multipurpose

 

Additional Information

Additional information including:

  • CSI Specification Sheets
  • Green Building Material Reports
  • MSDS Data Sheets
  • Specification Sheets
  • Uses & Applications
  • Warranty Sheets
  • etc.

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How Reflective Insulation Works

Heat is transferred by one of three methods, which include conduction,
convection and radiation. In general, any material added to a cavity increases conduction across that air space. Most insulating products on the market resist heat transfer by forming small air or gas pockets between layers of building materials such as fiberglass, recycled paper, and foam. The small spaces restrict air movement, thereby reducing heat flow by convection. However, these standard building materials are not as effective against radiant heat transfer.

Reflective insulation functions by forming these dead air spaces with layers of paper, plastic, and aluminum. The high reflectivity and low emissivity of the aluminum material has the added benefit of blocking radiant energy, so heat transfer through radiation is also significantly reduced. Reflective insulation provides resistance to heat gain in summer conditions and heat loss in winter conditions. This lowers both cooling and heating costs, reducing energy expenditures throughout the year.