FAQ

THE RADIANT ENERGY BARRIER THAT MAKES ALL INSULATION WORK BETTER

Common Questions About
Energy Improvement Shield
Radiant Barrier

HOW DOES RADIANT BARRIER WORK?
A radiant barrier reflects radiant heat energy instead of trying to absorb it. What does this mean in your home or business? During the winter, 50-75% of heat loss happens through the ceiling/roofing system and 65-80% of heat loss happens through walls is radiant. In the summer, up to 93% of heat gain is radiant. If you are depending on R-value (resistance) alone to insulate against heat gain and loss, remember that traditional forms of insulation are virtually transparent to radiant energy and are affected by changes in humidity (moisture levels). A 1-1/2% change in the moisture content of fiberglass insulation will result in a 36% decrease in performance (referenced from HVAC Manual 10.6; McGraw-Hill). A pure aluminum radiant barrier is unaffected by humidity and will continue to perform at a consistent level no matter how humid it may be.

HOW WILL ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD KEEP ME WARMER IN THE WINTER?
Just like wrapping a baked potato in aluminum foil keeps a potato warm longer by holding the heat in, covering your attic insulation with ENERGY SHIELD holds the heat in the house. Another analogy would be that ENERGY SHIELD in the winter works just like a space blanket, which, although very thin and lightweight holds your body heat in. A thin space blanket can keep you warmer than several heavy blankets.

OKAY, IF ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD KEEPS HEAT IN THE WINTER, HOW CAN IT KEEP IT OUT IN THE SUMMER?
ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD reflects the sun’s heat before it can warm up the insulation in your attic. When the insulation stays cooler, your house stays cooler. It may help to understand how ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD will work for you if you think of other things that perform in the same way; ASTRONAUTS SPACE SUITS – keep body heat in, and reflect the sun’s heat away.

WHERE DO YOU INSTALL ENERGY SHIELD?
The most effective way ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD has been tested to work is being laid over the mass insulation. Not only do you keep from heating up the attic in the winter you get all the fire safety benefits.

With ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD, the furnace and sun’s heat bounces back – it does not penetrate the reflective surface.

Improve the comfort of you home and save money by making your current insulation more efficient.

ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD is a space blanket for you attic. It reduces heat transfer in both summer and winter. ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD works like the astronaut’s reflective suit which protects him from both heat and cold.

WILL ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD  MAKE MY ATTIC HOTTER IN THE SUMMER?
No. In fact, research has confirmed that summertime attic temperatures will be much cooler with ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD in place.

DO I HAVE TO TAKE MY OLD INSULATION OUT BEFORE INSTALLING ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD?
No. ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD actually makes your present insulation more effective.

IF I LAY ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD ON MY REGULAR INSULATION WILL IT CAUSE A MOISTURE PROBLEM?
No. The tiny holes in ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD allow moisture to escape from you regular insulation.

I ALREADY HAVE PLENTY OF INSULATION IN MY ATTIC. DO I REALLY NEED ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD?
Regardless of how much insulation you have in your attic, adding ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD  could save on your heating and cooling expense, and keep you much more comfortable. Energy savings in many homes for heating and cooling can range from 20% – 30% depending on a number of factors including climate, building configuration, materials used, site, family size and lifestyle.

HAS ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD BEEN TESTED BY A QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT LABORATORY OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY?
The Florida Solar Energy Center at Cape Canaveral has tested radiant barriers in both small scale laboratories and in full scale building models. Their results indicate that radiation barriers like ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD can provide significant resistance to heat transfer. Tests conducted by the Tennessee Valley Authority, Oak Ridge Laboratories in Tennessee, and the University of Mississippi support the findings from the Florida Solar Energy Center. Northeastern Illinois University conducted winter tests in residential and commercial structures using infra-red thermograph photography. The photos show significant resistance to heat transfer over regular insulation.

“ENERGY IMPROVEMENT SHIELD is clean, safe & lasts indefinitely”

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