When laying the foil insulation it is not.
Radiant barrier installation in attic.
How to install radiant barrier on attic rafters in 5 steps step 1.
Continue covering the attic floor by overlapping each section of radiant barrier already rolled out by 2 inches.
Radiant barriers are installed in homes usually in attics primarily to reduce summer heat gain and reduce cooling costs.
Roofs under 8 ft tall from inside the attic sq footage x 1 2 for really.
Measure and cut the foil before going in the attic.
In an open framed attic it is generally easiest to install the strips of radiant barrier roof material across the attic perpendicular to the direction of the roof joists overlapping each run by about 2 inches.
Starting at one end of your attic install our ultima foil breathable radiant barrier over across attic floor joists.
Unroll the radiant barrier hold in place and staple to bottom of roof joists.
The barriers consist of a highly reflective material that reflects radiant heat rather than absorbing it.
This step makes the installation go easier because it.
The first is stapling foil to the bottom of the roof rafters the second is laying it out over the existing attic ceiling insulation.
Staples should be placed 14 to 18 inches apart.