FAQs > HeatBarrier XP (16 entries)
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The name HeatBarrier XP comes from the ability to block the transfer of radiant heat. HeatBarrier XP is made from materials that excel at reflecting radiant heat while emitting only sparse ...
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HeatBarrier XP is blown over the top of your current insulation, making your home a more energy efficient place to live.
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HeatBarrier XP is unlike mass insulation which only slows down or resists heat transfer. Radiant Barrier reflects heat. Heat always goes cold by natural law—the problem is how to keep the ...
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Our proprietary products use a new type of plastic radiant barrier made possible by successful research into making a lighter weight radiant barrier for spacecraft. The process is called vacuum deposition ...
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HeatBarrier XP uses the same principles that NASA has relied upon for over 40 years to reflect heat and keep our astronauts safe during space travel. HeatBarrier XP is a similar ...
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The “R” value of HeatBarrier XP is 3.5 per inch. R value depends on the number and size of the airspaces surrounding the radiant barrier and on the direction of the ...
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Heat Barrier XP has a class III fire rating as specified on the material data safety sheet supplied by the manufacturer. This rating means Heat Barrier XP will burn but will ...
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If HeatBarrier XP is installed on batten insulation, it is very easy to just move them back over the places where the insulation is exposed. When HeatBarrier XP is installed ...
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No. Because the chips are not one continuous layer but are loose, the moisture trying to leave a warm humid house into a cold attic has no problem getting out. But ...
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HeatBarrier XP works as well in cold climates as it does in hot climates. Much like a Thermos bottle, the reflective coating on the HeatBarrier XP film reflects interior heat back ...
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HeatBarrier XP 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 ...
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Just like a space suit, HeatBarrier XP reflects the sun’s heat before it can warm up the insulation in your attic. When the insulation stays cooler, your house will stay cooler. ...
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No. Radiant barriers have been used extensively in the south, showing no difference in roof temperatures, as confirmed by field tests.
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HeatBarrier XP has been through the following tests: ASTM D3310-00 Corrosivity – No Evidence of corrosion ASTM C 1371-04a Emittance - IR Emittance 0.019 ASTM C 518-10 Thermal transmission- R-Value 3.568 ...
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Regardless of how much insulation you have in your attic, adding HeatBarrier XP will save on your heating and cooling expense, and keeps you much more comfortable.
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As tested HeatBarrier XP shows no corrosive characteristics.


