The radiant barrier industry has been growing in hot climates like Arizona, where even the U.S. government says these barriers work more effectively than in cold climates.

"Generally, [radiant barriers] are the wrong tool for the job based on our climate and the construction techniques we typically see in Minnesota homes," said Rebecca Virden, spokeswoman for ...

Q. What is your take on using two-sided aluminum material in the attic over existing insulation? I’ve been told it is an idea from NASA that uses material like this to protect astronauts in space.

Q. This week: I have two questions. 1) Is drinking soft water harmful because of salt contact? 2) The cold roof idea is great, but I'm not ready for it. I recall a technique where a barrier of ...

Reflective Radiant Insulation barriers also excel in managing humidity levels, further enhancing indoor comfort. High humidity can make your home feel muggy and uncomfortable, especially in warmer ...

In our case, our home’s dark exterior color raising the internal temperature was a plus because we also live in a cold climate. But if you’re eyeing a color change for your home, here’s what ...

If you’ve owned your home for long, you probably remember hearing about sheets of reflective foil that could save you up to 40 percent in energy bills. While these claims were mostly the exag… ...

In the Gulf Coast area, as well as through mid-Texas, the maximum R-value is R-30 in the attic without radiant barriers, and R-13 in the walls. R-value means resisting heat transfer.

Question: I have to do something to lower my heating and cooling costs. My air conditioner runs nonstop in hot summer weather, and in bitter winter weather the furnace is on all the time. I ...

Ice dams, burst pipes, drafty rooms, dangerously slick stairways — if you live in a chilly climate, you’ve probably had to deal with at least one of these problems at some point. Thankfully ...

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Question: Your article on radiant barriers made me think that while these might be good in many ways, there seems to be a basic flaw in the system. If heat is radiated back out of the attic, it has… ...