Blown-in attic insulation
Loose fill blown over your ceiling to bring a thin attic up to full depth. The fastest way to cut summer heat in upstairs rooms.
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Radiant barriers
Reflective foil fastened under your roof deck to block the heat that radiates down from hot shingles. Less heat reaches your attic, your insulation and your ductwork.
- Locally owned
- Free in-home inspection
- Written, upfront quotes
How it works
Blocks radiant heat, works with insulation
On a sunny day, your roof deck heats up and radiates that heat down into the attic. A radiant barrier reflects most of it back before it reaches the attic floor.
It doesn't replace insulation. Insulation slows heat moving through materials. A radiant barrier blocks radiant heat. They work best together.
We staple the foil to the underside of the rafters, foil side down, with an air gap below the roof deck. We don't lay it on top of attic floor insulation, where it collects dust and can trap moisture.
5–10%
Cooling cost savings some studies show for radiant barriers in warm, sunny climates.
What's included
What an install covers
Attic inspection
We check the roof deck, ventilation and attic access.
Coverage plan
We measure the roof slopes and gables to be covered.
Foil under the rafters
Stapled foil side down, with an air gap below the roof deck.
Vents kept clear
Soffit, ridge and gable vents stay open so the attic can breathe.
Cleanup
Scraps and packaging come out of the attic with us.
Walk-through
We show you the finished coverage.
How the job goes
From first call to finished
- 01
Inspect
We look at your roof deck, insulation depth and ventilation.
- 02
Plan coverage
We measure the areas to cover and list them in your quote.
- 03
Install
Foil is stapled to the underside of the rafters, leaving an air gap.
- 04
Walk through
We show you the finished work and clean up.
Will a radiant barrier lower my bills?
It can lower cooling costs. Some studies show 5 to 10% savings in warm, sunny climates. Results depend on your roof, attic ventilation and where your ductwork is.
Radiant barrier or more insulation?
If your attic insulation is thin, add insulation first. A radiant barrier is a good next step once the insulation is at full depth.
Can it go on top of my insulation?
We don't recommend it. Foil laid on the attic floor collects dust, which cuts its effectiveness, and it can trap moisture in the insulation below.
Do I need one with spray foam?
Usually not. If your roof deck is foamed, the attic is already insulated at the roofline, so a radiant barrier adds little.
Free quote
Get a free quote
Tell us about your home. We'll call to set up a free inspection and give you a written quote.
- We call you at the time you pick to set up your inspection.
- We inspect your attic, insulation and ductwork.
- You get a written quote with options and prices.
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