Attic Radiant Barrier Installation

An attic radiant barrier is the solution to your hot summer day’s problem in your home, especially after trying all the options possible to cool down the place in which you live. Attic radiant barrier foils are composed of several layers of insulators made of foil which can be installed in your attic in order to deflect the heat that is coming through the roof and into your house. Installing these radiant barriers, sometimes called attic foils, is very easy once you follow these instructions carefully. 

Step 1: Measurement  

Using your measuring tape, determine the length and the width of the floor up in the attic so you know how big an attic barrier you need to acquire. There are a lot of attic barriers of different qualities in your local hardware store. Since this is an investment which you will be using for a long time, it is only right to pick the one which will last for years.

Ask your local retailer to help you choose the one with good quality and price. You can also ask them how many clips you will need to secure your attic barrier given its size. You can also find these attic barriers at leading home improvement stores. Most of the time, these barriers are labeled attic foil. Make sure you are guided by someone who has knowledge about these things so that you don’t get confused.

Step 2: Preparation for Installation

Once you are done purchasing all the materials you need, the next step is to prepare your attic for the installation of these foil heat deflectors. The first thing you need to do is to clean the attic. All the items that are in your attic should be temporarily removed in order to get the floor cleaned.

After cleaning, if there are any vents in your attic, get a piece of paper and measuring tape and draw an outline of your attic. Now, measure the distance of the vents from the corner and mark them on paper. Get your radiant attic barrier and roll them on the floor of your attic. With your measurements on your paper, mark the places where you have vents on the foil insulators and cut them using your cutter. Do this procedure until your entire attic is covered with the foil. With your clips for the radiant barrier, attach all the layers from the other foils to prevent them from moving.

Step 3: Installation and Finishing Touches

Once you have firmly placed your attic foils in your attic, and using a ladder if necessary, use a staple gun to begin attaching your radiant barrier from underneath the attic roof. Try your best to make the distances of the staples as equal as possible for it to become more presentable. After attaching your attic foils successfully, apply some attic foil paint to your radiant barriers in order to make them last longer.