Radiant Barrier, Solar-Snap, Attic Foam Heat Repellents

Paul Hardy

07/04/2014

Radiant barrier, has been used in construction for more than fifty years and has shown

to be very effective in reducing the heat in attic spaces, it is not uncommon to reduce

the ambulant temperature by twenty degrees. This temperature reduction assist in

increasing the efficacy of HVAC equipment that is in many attics. In addition it does not

replace the need for attic insulation, but it assist in reflecting heat away from the area

causing the cooling to be more effective and well as it assist in keeping heat in in the

winter. Ice formulation on roofs and soffit areas is greatly reduced when radiant barriers

are installed.

When the pest control industry first started offering this service, I thought moisture

resulting from roof leaks or condensation, when applied in direct contact to the roof

decking could pose a mold, mildew and rotting problem of the roof decking and support

timbers.

Case in point, my attic had a barrier installed, about six weeks ago a big storm moved

through bringing down some large dead limbs on the roof. One of the limbs knocked a

small hole through the shingles. This was not discovered until a spot showed up in the

master bed room ceiling.

Inspecting for the leak in the attic reviled in this short time a quite severe mold problem

and rot had already started.

This mold, mildew and rot could have been prevented just by just following my

instructions written when the program was developed. Knowing water in any form

exposed to the roof decking on a frequent bases through a leak or condensation can be

a major problem so a product was developed that would prevent this problem if properly

applied prior to the installation of the radiant barrier.

This product is UltraBan manufactured by Rhino Hide in Lakeland, Florida. Easy to

apply with any type low pressure liquid sprayer. Pictures of attic understructure deck

area:

For additional information give me a call 770-842-0609 or paul@jphardy.com