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High RS Insulation
When it comes time to either build a new home or remodel an old one you may want to consider installing a high RS insulation wrap. This is a barrier style insulation that is very effective at reflecting heat back toward its source. You can greatly reduce heat transfer in your home by installing this reflective material anywhere this transfer is likely to occur.
These high RS insulation wraps can be installed without too much effort or cost, and have made their way into a wide variety of both residential and commercial applications. A common residential application of high RS insulation wraps is under the roofing material. By installing this radiant barrier under the roof you protect the home from almost all the heat that it would normally absorb from solar energy.
One of the great things about high RS insulation wraps is that they are constructed of a clean, non-irritating material. Foil wraps are much safer to handle than fiberglass or other insulation types that have small particles that can irritate the lungs and skin. Another benefit of high RS insulation is that it is much less expensive that purchasing several rolls of fiberglass insulation.
Another great application for foil wraps is insulating water heaters. While most new water heaters come wrapped in an insulating coating, applying a foil wrap can help save you money by protecting against heat loss. A foil wrap around your water heater will reflect the heat back toward to the water heater, rather than having it escape into the air around it.
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