This reflective insulation product is not only versatile but very easy to work with and install.
Thin foil insulation blanket.
There are no itchy fibers and the only tools required are a utility knife safety glasses and a tape measure.
Lightweight and super thin these fiber reinforced silica aerogel sheets and strips flex into tight spaces other insulation can t.
There is not much unbiased data out there to give you on this but some manufacturers have done real world tests comparing foil with standard insulation with encouraging results.
They are used on the exterior surfaces of spacecraft for thermal control as well as by people.
Staples screws washers foil tape contact cement or construction adhesive.
Often used to create curtains and screens this fabric has an aluminum foil backing that deflects radiant heat.
The reflective agent on space blankets usually silver or gold reflects about 80 percent of our body heat back to us.
A space blanket also known as a mylar blanket emergency blanket first aid blanket safety blanket thermal blanket weather blanket heat sheet or shock blanket is an especially low weight low bulk blanket made of heat reflective thin plastic sheeting.
Building insulation blanket bib and foil faced bib ffbib roofing building insulation blanket bib and foil faced bib ffbib are designed for use under any roof system which requires control of temperature loss or gain.
Ffbib is a true vapour barrier which may be necessary for conditioned spaces.
It means that foil insulation is going to have a higher u value but may well perform better than expected in the real world.