How Reflective Insulation Works

In the same way that the air in a closed car left in direct sunlight will be much hotter than the surrounding air, the enclosed space of an attic when the roof is struck by direct sunlight will also be much hotter than the air around it.

As air is warmed, it will also expand. Without adequate venting for expanding air to escape, this hot air will tend to push down into the home making the house even hotter. As an example, in many two story homes the upstairs is typically hotter than the ground floor.

Insulating fiberglass core, is superior reflective insulation for new-home construction and retrofitting an existing home. In hot climates is much more effective at preventing heat gain than thermal insulation.

When properly installed and vented Reflects up to 93% of Solar Radiation

• Can lower attic temperatures by up to 40 degrees
• Addresses all three forms of heat, Radiation, Convection & Conduction

Note: SolarGuard Reflective Insulation is two layers of radiant barrier plus insulation.