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 If
you are considering installing a radiant
floor heating system, or if you already have
one in place, you should be aware that
reflective materials from RadiantGUARD.com
provide an excellent way to maximize your
system's efficiency. Insulation foil
reflects upwards of 95% of the thermal
energy that hits its surface. When installed
in a radiant system, this will help ensure
that the heat from the flooring tubes will
bounce upward, toward the bottom of your
flooring surface and into your living space.
Reflective barrier insulation
has the added benefit of slowing heat loss
through conduction to the cold surface
below, whether that is a concrete slab or a
cool basement.
 The
use of aluminum barriers in a radiant
heating system can increase your energy
efficiency dramatically and lower your
heating bill significantly. That is not the
only reason to use insulation foil in a
floor, though. Reflective barriers can be
particularly helpful when used under
concrete slabs that incorporate radiant
heating. That is because reflective barrier
insulation can withstand the weight of a
concrete slab without damage. This type of
insulating material also exhibits very low
moisture transmission rates and no moisture
absorption, which means it can be used as a
water vapor retarder in a concrete floor. In
addition to retarding water vapor
transmission, most
reflective barriers
also meet the standards set for retarding
soil gases, such as radon. This versatile
material can even serve as a mechanical
barrier to termites in areas where termite
infestation is slight to moderate. Discover
today the many helpful qualities of this
extraordinary material. |
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