Secondary Author(s)
Melody, Ingrid
Report Number
FSEC-EN-15-87
URL
http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-EN-15-87.pdf
Keywords
Air Quality; Attics; Buildings; Energy Efficiency; Radiant Barriers, Radiant barriers; Energy conservation; Attic insulation; Home energy savings; Installation techniques
Abstract
Attic radiant barriers made of aluminum foil are becoming a popular way for homeowners to save energy and money in Southern states. They are increasing in popularity for two reasons. First, tests by the Florida Solar Energy Center and other groups show that they work. Second, manufacturers are improving the quality of radiant barrier materials.
To most homeowners, attic radiant barriers are a new energy conservation concept; many of them have questions about how radiant barriers work and how to use them. This Energy Note answers some of the most commonly asked questions. It also recommends ways to install radiant barriers in existing attics and new homes.
Date Published
10-25-1987
Identifiers
929
Subjects
Energy conservation; Buildings--Energy conservation; Dwellings--Energy consumption; Aluminum foil
Local Subjects
Buildings - Air Quality; Buildings - Attics; Buildings - Energy Efficiency; Buildings - Radiant Barriers
Creator (Linked Data)
Fairey, Philip W. [LC]
Collection
FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection
STARS Citation
Florida Solar Energy Center and Fairey, Philip W., "Radiant Barriers: A Question and Answer Primer" (1987). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 929.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/929