The Benefits to Reflective Attic Insulation

Reflective attic insulation such as radiant barrier insulation provides benefits to reduce your heating and energy costs. Reflective attic insulation is a type of insulation that is made using aluminum or a foil coating that reflects heat and air, circulating it in the home and reducing the amount of energy necessary to either heat your home in the winter or cool your home in the summer.

Cost Benefits

One of the greatest benefits of reflective attic insulation is the cost benefit. Using a reflective radiant barrier insulation foil, for example, costs much less to install in your attic versus foam insulation or fiberglass insulation. The savings, in terms of cost per square foot, can be huge depending on the total square footage of your attic.

Health and Environmental Benefits

Another benefit that reflective attic insulation provides is both health and environmental. Reflective attic insulation does not release airborne fibers, as with the case of fiberglass insulation. This reduces the amount of particles that may potentially become trapped in your home’s heating and ventilation system and breathed in by you and your family. Additionally, disposing reflective attic insulation as a result of a renovation, is more environmentally sensitive than the disposal of fiberglass.