RADIANT BARRIER COST

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Radiant Barrier Cost

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Radiant Barrier cost for an attic radiant barrier depend on several factors, including the following:

• Whether purchase includes installation (which increases cost)

• Amount purchased (greater quantities can cost less per square foot)

• Manufacturing method and type of reinforcement

• Presence of other insulation materials

• Marketing methods

• Aspects of supply and demand

One other condition greatly affects radiant barrier cost to the homeowner - the individual's knowledge and willingness to do some comparison shopping. A few phone calls and a little research can save you money on most purchases. Radiant barriers are no exception.

Informal surveys show a wide range of material costs ($0.35-$1.00/square foot) and installation costs ($0.20-$1.00/square foot).

A radiant barrier is a layer of metallic foil that blocks heat. It's usually installed in the attic to cut heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter.  According to the US Department of Energy, radiant barriers are more effective in hot climates than in cold ones, and can reduce cooling costs 5-10 percent in a warm, sunny climate.  However, adding the proper levels of blown insulation can save an additional 5 - 10 percent, bring the total savings to as much as 30 percent in savings during the summer months.

Typical Radiant Barrier Costs:

• Rolls can cost about 10 to 25 cents per square foot for single-sided radiant barrier, or $150 -$375 for enough for a typical 1,500-square-foot attic; and it can run 15 to 50 cents a square foot for double-sided radiant barrier, or $225 -$750 for 1,500 square feet. (But when bought in smaller quantities radiant barrier materials can be 75 cents -$1 or more a square foot.) Installing a radiant barrier hot and time-consuming work.

• Informal surveys show installation costs can range from 20 cents to $1 a square foot. Total costs for having someone install 1,500 square feet in a typical attic start around $400 -$900 for a basic project with single-sided material, and can run $900 -$4,000 for a complex project using high-quality double-sided material. Installation costs are usually cheaper for floor applications and more expensive for the labor-intensive process of attaching the radiant barrier to the attic rafters.

• Installation costs are usually lower for new home construction; a Houston homeowner paid an additional $1,500 to have roofers install 5,000 square feet of radiant barrier foil over the rafters before covering the roof, making the home significantly cooler.

What should be included:

• While standard insulation absorbs heat, a radiant barrier works by significantly reducing the amount of heat that is transferred across an air space. The key material in radiant barriers is typically aluminum, which reflects thermal radiation well and gives off very little heat, according to the Florida Solar Energy Center, which also describes the types of radiant barrier materials available.

• The best process is to spray the attic walls with radiant barrier or spray foam insulation.  With Radiant Barrier Spray proper ventilation of the attic will ensure proper air flow.  

Additional costs:

• A radiant barrier can cause damage if the attic isn't properly ventilated. You could need to add an attic fan or other ventilation system.

Discounts:

• A radiant barrier installed in 2009 & 2010 with the primary purpose of insulation may qualify for up to a $1,500 federal tax credit for 30 percent of the material costs (installation charges are not included). To apply you will need your purchase receipt and the Manufacturer's Certification Statement.

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RADIANT BARRIER COST

6022 Knotty Post Lane, Spring, TX 77373

(281) 507-9302 | Houston, TX