How do I know if I need Reflective-Foil Insulation (RFI)?
If you have any of these symptoms in your home, Drafty rooms, Different Temperatures in rooms, Cold rooms in the winter and extremely Hot rooms in the summer, Ice Dams in the winter, and High Cooling and Heating Bills.
Is Reflective-Foil Insulation (RFI) better than Fiberglass Insulation?
NO, a combination of Fiberglass Insulation and Reflective-Foil Insulation is the best way to insulate the attic.
Why do I need Reflective-Foil Insulation (RFI) in my attic?
There are 3 types of heat in every attic. Conductive Heat, Convective Heat and Radiant Heat. Traditional Insulation (Fiberglass, Cellulose, Wool) control Conductive Heat and some control of Convective Heat. Reflective-Foil Insulation is needed in the attic to control Radiant Heat. Radiant Heat must be Reflected.
What is the benefit of Reflective-Foil Insulation (RFI)?
Reflective-Foil Insulation controls Radiant Heat. A combination of Traditional Insulation and Reflective Insulation will control all 3 types of Heat found in all attics. Conductive Heat and some of Convective Heat is controlled by Traditional Insulation. Radiant Heat must be Reflected, so you need both types of insulation in the attic to control all three types of heat in the attic.
How much will I save on my Heating and Cooling bill if I install Reflective-Foil Insulation (RFI)?
Most homeowners want a hard number or a percentage estimate of the savings they can receive if they install Reflective-Foil Insulation on top of the current insulation in the attic. The style of the home, the lifestyle of people who in the home, the number of children living in the home, the age of the home, the type of HVAC equipment in the home, the age of the HVAC equipment and has the Air Leaks in the home been Sealed, all of this must be taken into consideration when estimating how much a homeowner will save on their Heating and Cooling Bills. Industry experts say you could be saving from 15% to 29%. To really know how much a family can save on their Heating and Cooling Bill, we refer to our Customer Testimonials who have installed Reflective-Foil Insulation who live in the same Region.
What are the benefits for installing Reflective-Foil Insulation (RFI)?
In combination with Traditional Insulation, Reflective-Foil Insulation will make the home more comfortable in all seasons. Will REDUCE heating and cooling bills, will increase the Market Value and the Resale Price of the home and it can PAY for ITSELF from the monthly savings of the Utility Bill.
If Reflective-Foil Insulation (RFI) is that good, why haven’t I heard much about it?
Reflective-Foil Insulation was first introduced in America in 1920. However very few homes considered insulation as a product that saved much energy because back then energy was very cheap. It wasn’t until the energy crisis of the 1970’s that people became concerned about the costs for heating and cooling their home. Today 50%-60% of a Utility Bill is from Heating and Cooling the home. (Source: 
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Do I really need Reflective-Foil Insulation (RFI) in my attic?
YES, if you want to control Radiant Heat. NASA has used Reflective Insulation on all of their manned and unmanned space missions, beginning with Gemini. It is used in the Astronauts Space Suits, on the Space Station and on the James Webb Space Telescope. If you want to control RADIANT HEAT it must be REFLECTED.
Can you have too much insulation in the attic?
There’s really no such thing as “too much insulation”.
Do I need to remove my current insulation in my attic before I install Reflective-Foil Insulation (RFI)?
No, you can install Reflective-Foil Insulation on top of the insulation already in the attic, unless the current insulation is wet, has mildew, mold or is pest infested. If any of these conditions are present, it is advisable to remove all of the current Insulation in the attic.
How long does it take to remove my old insulation for my attic?
For an attic that is 1000 square feet and has 12 inches or less of Traditional Insulation, it could take a professional installer about 4 hours to vacuum, bag and clean up the area. A special permit to dump it off at a Landfill is also required.