Radiant Barrier
A radiant barrier is a reflective surface that prevents radiant heat from entering the house. It reduces the transfer of heat by reflecting it away from the surface. Radiant barriers are also unaffected by humidity. In this article, we will discuss radiant barrier and ductwork insulation.
Radiant barrier benefits:-
As a Radiant barrier helps in reflecting heat away from the roof or the surface, it is unaffected by the humidity, hot air and moisture.
Radiant barriers don’t emit any kind of harmful particles that cause problems in breathing.
Nowadays, radiant barriers are getting far much better than they are before. Traditional radiant barriers lose their R-value after some time (It is the ability to reflect or stop heat from entering the house).
The Radiant barrier will add R-value to existing insulation. It all depends upon the type of radiant barrier.
It is made up of a material in which birds are not interested in chewing.
As it reflects heat away, it is great for wrapping water tanks, water pipes etc also.
Types of Radiant barriers:-
Perforated radiant barriers- These are the barriers that have tiny holes in them and allow air and water to pass through them.
Non- Perforated radiant barriers- These are the barriers that don’t allow air and water to pass through them.
Ductwork insulation
Ductwork, we can say is the part of the ventilation system that distributes air through air conditioners, vents etc. It sucks air from the building and then distributes it in the rooms with the help of vents and ducts. While installing ductwork, ductwork insulation is a must.
Types of Ductwork Insulation
The most common material used for ductwork insulation is fibreglass because it has R-value, ranging from 4-11.
It prevents condensation and conserves energy also.
The second popular insulation is made up of polythene bubbles. They look familiar to the simple foil.
The third one is Foil-backed self-adhesive foam duct insulation. This is very easy to install.
Benefits of Ductwork Insulation:-
It prevents condensation- As when cool air passes through the very hot part of your house, it may cause condensation in the ductwork. This can lead to problems in the duct as moisture gets built up.
Insulation prevents leakage of the duct, which results in consuming less energy. So, by doing ductwork insulation, bills can be reduced to some extent.
Radiant barriers and ductwork insulation are very useful in homes and companies. Radiant barriers help to keep the house cool during summers by reflecting the sunlight away and ductwork maintains temperature by distributing the air in the rooms through vents and ducts. Insulation of ducts is essential to avoid mould growth by moisture or to avoid any other problem.
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