Radiant barrier problems keep homeowners and business owners from saving the money they should. In this post we discuss the most common problems with current radiant barrier technology and GreenLife’s solution to those problems.
Common Problems With Radiant Barrier
The most common problems with radiant barrier are: dust preventing the reflective insulation from working, faulty single sided reflective material, too many options that confuse consumers and not as much utility savings as originally expected. The first problem with radiant barrier is “dust”.
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Dust Problem
Dust is a huge problem with radiant barrier technology. Dust prevents reflective insulation from working like it should. As soon as the radiant barrier material is contaminated with dust it loses its reflective potential, letting the sun penetrate your roof and heat up your home or business. We solved this problem with out TCM product.
TCM is a thin reflective material that is more effective at controlling heat flow than radiant barrier. What this means for you is: a cooler attic, air vents that produce cooler air and utility bills with a lower cost. Radiant barrier material only has a resistance to heat (R-Value) but it still retains heat. TCM radiant barrier is rated with E-Value, meaning it resists heat and doesn’t retain it at all.
Read more about our solution to the “Radiant Barrier Dust Problem” here.
Next problem with radiant barrier is “faulty single sided foil”.
Single Sided Foil Problem
Before a product like TCM was created, single sided radiant barrier material dominated the industry. Some radiant barrier contractors still use single sided material because it’s cheap and easy to install. Single sided radiant barrier is flawed because it’s usually installed in a way that leaves it prone to collect dust. When dust accumulates in large amounts it can diminish its radiant heat reflection potential.
Double sided radiant barrier is a little bit better but still not as good as TCM is at keeping out dust. TCM is only product on the market that is guaranteed to not be affected by dust! Wouldn’t it be nice for a radiant barrier contractor to offer a warranty with their installations? Well now they do, and by they, I mean we! GreenLife Energy Experts, LLC is the only radiant barrier contractor that backs up all of their installation with a lifetime money back guarantee.
Read more about “Radiant Barrier Problems” here.
Another common problem with reflective insulation is that there are too many options which confuse consumers.
Too Many Options Problem
One of the biggest problems with radiant barrier is that there are too many options on the market. Homeowners and business owners alike are not sure what R-Value they need, or even what R-Value is to add to that. Should they buy single sided, double sided or some other type of material. It’s just too confusing to make the decision.
That’s why TCM was created as an “all in one” radiant barrier application solution. The inventors of TCM knew that it was hard to decide which type of radiant barrier was the best so they decided to create a product that would take options out of the equation. TCM can be used for any residential, commercial or industrial applications with the same amount of savings!
Read TCM’s “Radiant Barrier Applications” here.
On the other hand, most homeowners and business owners alike complain about not saving as much money on utility bills as they originally expected or were promised by their radiant barrier installer.
Not Enough Savings Problem
Even the best radiant barrier installation only saves you up to 25% on utility costs. Overtime that does add up but as soon as your reflective material gets dusty it is going to stop working. Why invest all that time and money when you’re left with a product that is eventually going to stop.
TCM is guaranteed to save you up to 50% on utility costs. And those savings are for life. Our reflective insulation material never stops working, even if it is completely covered in dust. Some even consider TCM to be the best radiant barrier material in the world. It even has a lower emissivity rating than silver. TCM is the perfect residential or commercial application for blocking out heat and bringing in the savings.
Read the “Radiant Barrier Costs VS Savings Guide” here.
GreenLife’s Solution To Radiant Barrier
GreenLife Energy Experts, LLC noticed the current problems with radiant barrier technology and decided to do something about it. That’s when TCM came about. TCM stands for Thermal Control Membrane, and is the best reflective insulation product on the market today. It’s patented, comes with a lifetime guarantee to save you at least 50% on utility costs! Read more about TCM “Radiant Barrier” here. Live in the Phoenix Valley and looking for radiant barrier contractors near you? GreenLife can help!
