Why is Radiant In-Solution better than Fiberglass and Cellulose Insulation?
With Fiberglass and Cellulose Insulation, there is no change in performance due to Thermal Bridging, Compaction, or Moisture Absorption! The actual R value of fiberglass insulation may be lower by as much as 20% due to wood framing. All of the wood framing holding the insulation in place in your attic and walls reduces its effectiveness. Wood conducts heat faster than the insulation, a phenomenon known as “thermal bridging.”
Any pinching or smashing of the fiberglass/cellulose insulation also reduces its R-value. To be effective, fiberglass and cellulose must be kept fluffy and soft -- not be exposed to any kind of moisture situations in your attic and basement. Fiberglass/cellulose insulation do not stop radiant heat transfer. (The primary source of heat flow of any structure) These products were never designed to! They are designed only to slow it down, not stop. And, when fiberglass/cellulose gets damp- and it will in most applications -- it will stay damp while trapped between the insulation and the substrate that it’s lying on or attached to in your home.
This means half of the fiberglass/cellulose insulation that you paid for is gone! Half the R-value of fiberglass/cellulose insulation can vanish! Let’s emphasize that this is fiberglass/cellulose installed properly according to the manufacturer’s recommended density and coverage. The problem is moisture coupled with convection- air movement through fiberglass/cellulose that can reduce its R-value by 50%. This has been widely known for many years now. As reported in Home Energy Magazine, research in 1982 by Kenneth Wilkes and James Rucker at Owens-Corning Fiberglass first measured heat transport in fiberglass loose-fill attic insulation. Tested at the University of Illinois, and The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Laboratories all confirmed the findings.
These tests were performed where it is 50°F degrees. When it is cooler than 50°F, convection in loose-fill fiberglass/cellulose begins. Also, anywhere it is hot, fiberglass/cellulose becomes less effective on hot sunny days! Within 10 days of showering and dishwashing, you can lose up to 25% of your new investment of fiberglass/cellulose insulation’s R-value!
All Radiant Barriers are not the same
Radiant Barriers/insulation are a commercial spin off the NASA Apollo Space Program. NASA used a reflective foil-covering to create a radiant barrier for both the spacecraft and the space suits. This was to reflect the intense heat of the sun away from the astronauts by the day and reflect internal heat back inside the capsule at night for warmth. NASA estimates that “Using conventional insulation a space suit would have required a 7-foot-thick protective layer.” One thin layer of Radiant In-Solution equates to 7 feet of conventional insulation.
Benefits of Using Radiant In-Solution
- Installation is quick and harmless to the homeowner and applicators. It is light-weight, strong and installation is a ‘no mess’, clean process.
- In-Solution is moisture proof unlike mass insulation products so that means no mildew, no mold and no fungus growth! It is also unaffected by humidity because there is no mass to absorb or retain heat.
- This insulation has very low emissivity value E = 0.03, which significantly reduces heat transfer by radiation. There is no change in performance over time due to compaction, disintegration or moisture absorption (common concern with mass insulation products).
- In-Solution is non-toxic and non-carcinogenic. It does not cause cancer. It will not irritate eyes, skin or throat. It contains no substances which will out-gas and carries a Class A/Class Fire Rating
- This insulation is not appealing to rodents, birds or insects due to its ‘shiny’ surface. Also, it is attractive in areas where insulation is exposed such as commercial metal buildings. This insulation is changing the way people think about insulation!
-
In-Solution is the most effective copper radiant barrier on the planet.
Insolution USA is THE EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR OF Radiant In-Solution. We have successfully installed thousands of homes with our premium insulation products, keeping our customers comfortable all year long. We will deliver outstanding craftsmanship and customer service for all your insulation needs.
Let our experts conduct a Free In-Home Thermal Imaging Test, assess your needs, and determine the right R-Value you’ll need for a more comfortable home. They’ll explain our Insulation Options and provide a
FREE 30-day estimate.
- In-Solution Keeps Heat Where You Need It Most -- IN During The Winter & Out During The Summer
- Moisture-Proof – No Mold, Mildew nor Fungus Growth
- Non-Toxic and Non-Carcinogenic
- Not Appealing To Rodents, Birds nor Insects
- NEVER need to add more insulation again - NEVER!
- Click here for a FREE estimate