An attic ceiling covered with radiant barrier roof decking at the LSU Agcenter's LaHouse Resource Center in Baton Rouge. Nearly a year after moving into her rebuilt Lower 9th Ward home, Joanne Rozigas ...

Here are excerpts from an insightful (and humorous) post on radiant barriers penned by Bob Zabcik, Director of Research and Development for NCI Group Inc., on the MBCI blog. I’ve always been a huge ...

Attic radiant barriers and interior radiation control coatings are proven technologies that significantly reduce the flow of radiant heat across attic spaces. This reduction in radiant heat lowers ...

‘Radiant barrier” is a relatively new term in the world of home improvement. So what exactly is it, how and why does it work, and what makes radiant barrier foil effective in reducing energy bills?

Question: Will stapling inexpensive aluminum foil under the roof rafters really reduce the heat inside my house? I feel a lot of heat coming through the ceiling in the afternoon and evening. _ H.N.

ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Department of Commerce issued a consumer alert Friday, encouraging Minnesota homeowners to think twice before installing radiant barriers in their attics. The department says ...

Q: I have some things stored in my attic. It was extremely hot up there when I open the closet ceiling cover. The attic floor is insulated. How can I keep it cooler? A: People often are not aware how ...

The summer routine: Start the ignition, reach for the air-conditioning controls and crank up the fans to subzero temperatures. But it's still too hot to hang on to the steering wheel. The sun pierces ...

Colorado Springs, Colo. (January 14, 2005) The Space Foundation announced today it officially recognizes Eagle Shield as a Certified Space Technology™. Eagle Shield, Inc., of San Ramon, Calif., ...

Insulation, radiant barriers, and sealing gaps can reduce the amount of heat that enters the garage. Cut down on heat inside the garage by removing heat-producing equipment and adding shade outside ...

PEARL RIVER, LA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In Louisiana’s climate, where summer heat and high humidity dominate much of the year ...