If you’re looking to install a new roof on your home, you’ve probably heard of some products that claim to be shiny barriers. While there are legitimate products out there, and legitimate companies that install them, it is a good idea to be knowledgeable about radiant heat and understand how it works when it is installed on a new roof.
Installing your new roof can be a great time to add a radiant barrier Houston without too much time or expense. Before you decide to do this, you must first understand how radiant heat works so that you can install a fence that actually works, and not just pretend it does. Radiant heat is radiation that propagates as waves through space. The chamber may contain air and/or gas or a vacuum. While this may seem pretty basic, it is important to understand this principle when evaluating various product claims.
There are several sheet roofing products on the market that are marketed as shiny barriers when installed directly under the shingles on your roof. The foil itself can reflect heat, but it is not radiant heat because the waves travel through adjacent objects rather than through space. otherwise, it is assumed to be conductive heat When the tiles are placed directly on top of the slab, radiant heat is not created because there is no room for movement. Although some product manufacturers correctly state that when used in this way they are a thermal barrier but not a light barrier, some roofing companies may intentionally, or unintentionally, still market them as light barriers.
Knowing all this, you may still be wondering if there is an easy way to install a luminous barrier under your hood. Fortunately, there is! Once your roofing company understands that you understand how radiant heat works, they will be happy to help you find a solution. The key is to create some kind of air space between the barrier and the shingles. This can be achieved with metal, tile, or other "high" roof types that can provide the necessary air space. This is usually done with wooden slats.
The batch method is very common and easy to do. Roof felt or another type of underlayment should be rolled normally, followed by a layer of reflective barrier sheet. Make sure the sheet has holes to drain moisture and prevent condensation. The barrier is then covered with wooden slats, and a metal roof, or tile roof, is installed. This method leaves room for radiant heat reflected from the roof deck. If possible, leave a small space between the blades to allow more airflow.
While this method is usually more expensive and adds a step to the roofing process, when done correctly, you can rest assured that your luminous barrier will work well. Understanding the simple principle of radiant heat can help you avoid scams or misplaced products. Your home will stay cooler, helping you save on energy costs for years to come.
Installing radiant insulation barriers on interior walls and ceilings can also reduce heating and cooling costs. This can be done with color additives with small glass beads. This reflective additive prevents heat from being absorbed by the sun for cooler temperatures in summer and reflects warm radiant heat back into the room for greater comfort and lower heating costs in winter.
In addition to saving heating and cooling costs, as well as costly wear and tear on the home’s cooling and heating systems, installing any type of glossy barrier can qualify homeowners for a federal tax credit of up to $1,500.00. Homeowners may also be eligible for state or local tax credits, as well as any incentives that may be offered by local utility companies.