Thermal foil / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Radiant barriers on ceilings and walls can reduce heating and cooling costs
Insulation and soundproofing

Does a home need a radiant barrier in walls and ceilings? When is it worth it?

...foil rolls (thermal foil with air bubbles as insulation), and some rigid insulation boards such as polyisocyanurate have them attached on one side to act as a radiant barrier, a vapor barrier, and when taped and not punctured, an air barrier as well. The intention of a foil radiant barrier is primarily to reduce coolin...

Roxul mineral wool batt insulation in LEED Homes
Insulation and soundproofing

Choosing the right insulation: the pros, cons and applications for walls, slabs and basements

...thermal foil vapor barriers work? Thermal foil "Insulation" © Ecohome We’re including this with insulation, mostly to make clear its proper applications, you can read more here about how and where radiant foil barriers work best in homes. Thermal foil refers to a bubble wrap with foil that acts to reflect infrared h...