Post by jenniferlukes on May 19, 2019 8:15:02 GMT
Various types of insulation can be used to reduce conductive heat loss and/or radiant heat loss. Standard fiberglass batts, blown-in fiberglass, cellulose, rock wool, foam, all are used to block conductive heat loss. This is the kind of heat transfer that travels through materials, such as drywall, studs, bricks, etc.
Radiant heat transfer is the way the sun heats the earth, and your house also loses heat to the cold outdoor air and nighttime sky by this method. Radiant barrier insulation, often an aluminum foil film, is effective for blocking this heat loss. Some standard insulation batts include a foil facing to reduce both types of heat loss.
Radiant heat transfer is the way the sun heats the earth, and your house also loses heat to the cold outdoor air and nighttime sky by this method. Radiant barrier insulation, often an aluminum foil film, is effective for blocking this heat loss. Some standard insulation batts include a foil facing to reduce both types of heat loss.