At present, there is no standardized method for testing the effectiveness of radiant barriers in reducing heating and cooling bills. But numerous field tests have been performed that show, depending ...

Condensation of moisture can be a concern when a radiant barrier is installed on the attic floor directly on top of conventional insulation. During cold weather, water vapor from the interior of a ...

To help mitigate that, some, like this person who posted on Reddit, have turned to bubble wrap as insulation. It appears to be an affordable solution that’s easy to install. One commenter on the ...