Reflective Foil Roof Insulation

Double bubble reflective foil insulation.

Reflective foil roof insulation.

Rock wool or glass wool batts. One layer closed cell foam bonded between two. Reflective insulation is made from aluminum foil backed with paper film or cardboard. Foil insulation underlayment is recommended under a metal roof and in most cases the shiny side should be facing up but there s a catch.

Where fiberglass insulation slows the transfer of heat the aluminum in reflective insulation actually. Use the fiber free insulation from reflectix insulation in crawl spaces radiant flooring attics or walls. Foil insulation can take any one of a number forms. Foil insulation products are collectively referred to as reflective foil laminates rfls.

The idea is that this thin material can act as a type of insulation in tight spaces where you cannot put thick fiberglass insulation. Found in major outlets such as in home depot s insulation aisle reflectix comes in tightly spooled rolls of 25 by 2 feet of shiny reflective foil look bubble wrap texture insulation in plastic bags. 4 8 out of 5 stars 285. Foil insulation is a radiant barrier and it works by.

48 in x 10 ft roll industrial strength commercial grade no tear. Reflective thermal foil foam insulation 4 x 50 ft roll commercial grade radiant barrier garage door insulation kit weatherproofing roofs attics windows rv s soundproofing noise insulation make sure this fits by entering your model number. Foil insulation is insulation that has a thin layer of reflective foil on one or both sides and is designed to reflect heat. It s easy to apply only needing basic tools like a stapler tap measure utility knife straight edge and safety glasses.

Most commonly it s supplied as sheets used for sarking laminated onto plasterboard or expanded polystyrene xps or supplied as a backing on concertina style batts or multi celled i e. Original version 2 pack 4 9 out of 5 stars 13.