Reflective Thermal Insulation

Radiant barriers are installed in homes -- usually in attics -- primarily to reduce summer heat gain and reduce cooling costs. The barriers consist of a highly reflective material that reflects radiant heat rather than absorbing it. This type of insulation reflects heat by up to 95% and prevents it from transferring to the other side of its panel. In cases of extreme temperatures, this can help prevent the hot summer heat from entering your building and also help preserve the heat within your building in the winter.reflective insulation is able to keep heat in and reflect heat away. Mass insulation material like fiberglass and foam merely slow down the transfer of heat; they do not reflect heat away, nor do they keep heat in. Reflective insulation has the ability to control the transfer of radiant heat.