Foil Faced Insulation In Attic

Products 60 48 26 rolls.

Foil faced insulation in attic.

Whether you choose faced or unfaced insulation for the attic depends on the. It provides an r value of 6 per inch of thickness and often comes foil faced to help reflect radiant heat. If additional insulation is not required the foil facing of ap foil faced foam sheathing can provide additional thermal performance to the attic by functioning as a radiant barrier. Attic insulation is available with and without a paper facing.

This also helps prevent moisture migration to the attic through the batts. It s important to use the right type of insulation to prevent moisture problems in your attic. Foil faced batt insulation helps keep interior heat inside the living area when placed in the attic with the foil side down. When to use paper faced.

48 wide perforated double sided radiant barrier foil best selling. 26 wide perforated double sided radiant barrier foil for trusses. Facing is a thin layer of paper or plastic attached to one side of batting insulation which is sold in a roll. The facing contains a thin layer of asphalt which acts as a vapor barrier to block moisture.

Faced insulation products not only use paper they can also use aluminum foil vinyl and even aluminum paper. Polyiso comes in several thicknesses and is used over house sheathing underneath siding or in attic spaces where its reflective properties are very effective. In the absence of a foil. The reflective side of the board should be oriented to the interior and the nonreflective white side should be oriented to the exterior.

It is important not to mix them nor use the wrong faced insulation product for each task.