Filter by tags
Questions, Articles and Polls
2 Likes
·
1 Answer
A:
Heat transfer always occurs from the warmer to the colder region. Just as in the winter months your heat is attempting to escape the confines of your home to mingle with the cold air outside, in summer months the heat outside is attracted to the
... more
2 Likes
·
1 Answer
A:
Not currently, as no products that we know of meet the .05 emissivity requirement of the code. The coatings that we are familiar with have an emissivity of between .25 and .3. Most builders use roof sheathing that comes with the radiant barrier
... more
2 Likes
·
1 Answer
A:
The Federal Trade Commission's R-value rule on radiant heat barriers states that manufacturers must use the R-values published in the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals. Those R-values are only applicable when the radiant barrier is used in
... more
2 Likes
·
1 Answer
A:
No need to worry - it has nothing to do with ultraviolet radiation that gives you a sunburn and damages your skin. Solar energy from the sun covers a broad energy band including infrared, visible light, ultra-violet, x-rays and gamma rays. Infrared
... more
2 Likes
·
1 Answer
A:
The UltraTouch Natural Cotton Radiant Barrier can be used anywhere there is a need for the reduction of heat and/or noise. Examples include engine compartments, floorboards, headliners, door panels, generator compartments, attics, and water heaters.
... more
2 Likes
·
1 Answer
A:
When Hydronic heating is properly designed and install it will be less expensive to operate than conventional heating systems. Since tubing heat loses are lot less then forced air duct heat losses and the ability for it to be zoned is much easier
... more
2 Likes
·
1 Answer
A:
Radiant barrier insulation is a reflective insulation system that offers a permanent way to reduce energy costs. Therma-Foil radiant barrier insulation system reflects radiant heat energy instead of trying to absorb it. A pure aluminum radiant
... more
2 Likes
·
1 Answer
A:
The Florida Solar Energy Center at Cape Canaveral has tested radiant barriers in both small scale laboratory and full scale building models. Their results indicate that radiation barriers provide significant resistance to heat transfer. Current
... more
2 Likes
·
1 Answer
A:
A radiant suspended floor allows you to enjoy radiant heat on any floor of your house. Read further on the advantages of building with Radiant Suspended Floors by clicking here.
... more
2 Likes
·
1 Answer
A:
A boiler circulates warm water through tubing in or below your floors. As the floor heats up, it gives off radiant rays to all of the objects in the room; just as the sun heats our planet, which then warms the air and surrounding objects. Not only
... more
1 Next