How can I determine what reflective foil or radiant barrier insulation is the best to buy?
Comparing reflective foil and radiant barrier products is relativeley easy if you look for the following indicators. For radiant barriers used in attics, basements, garages, living spaces or any other relevant application, you should always have a no tear product. Look at material makeup. To be considered a premium product, there should be three layers of material. Two layers of reflective aluminum foil and a layer of no tear material. Premium reflective foil bubble insulation products should have two layers of high strength polyethylene bubbles and two layers of either reflective foil or poly product. Look for compression strength to compare bubble products. For any uder concrete applications or radiant heat applications, all products should have a white or poly side. Look for a patented product. We offer a patented product. All products should conform to the ASTM E-84 Fire Rating Test. And lastly, and usually considered most important is price. The price for reflective foil insulatio
