Dec 7, 2013 · I stopped by my local HD for more supplies and was surprised to see rolls of "radiant barrier" bubble wrap on the shelf. Lowes and online vendors sell products with similar claims. …

Apr 16, 2018 · I have seen several discussions here about bubble wrap insulation for ducts (some links below). However, they are all a couple years old, and they don't seem to directly address …

Feb 17, 2010 · When I was the editor of Energy Design Update, a reader asked whether Reflectix bubble-wrap could be substituted for R-6 duct insulation. This is what I wrote: Reflectix …

Aug 23, 2010 · Radiant Barriers Insulation Senior editor Martin Holladay was next, picking up the “snake oil” theme and going on to say any claim that bubble wrap is the equivalent of R-6 duct …

Feb 28, 2011 · John Roy is building a house in southeastern Massachusetts, and at least part of it will have a cathedral ceiling. He's thinking of insulating the ceiling with dense-packed rock …

Jul 8, 2019 · So my primary question is, do I need to remove the double bubble before installing the R-value insulation in the walls? I’ve attached some pics of the building if that helps at all.

May 31, 2020 · The assembly can now dry towards the house interior. You can also put a layer of rigid insulation on the inside but it needs to be permeable (unfaced EPS or permeable polyiso), …

Mar 21, 2014 · Foil-faced bubble wrap is not the insulation product it is often claimed to be. Its R-value is misrepresented and over-exaggerated.

Mar 25, 2012 · After reading up a bit on this site, I am worried that my HVAC person is installing the wrong product on the metal ductwork that he is now hooking up. As I understand it, …

Nov 12, 2010 · Randy, The value or lack thereof of a radiant roof barrier depends on your climate zone, amount of sunshine, the color of your roofing and whether your attic is ventilated. Radiant …