Applications And Uses
Residential Home Uses
Radiant barrier has numerous uses. For new construction homes, it can be draped over rafters before roof decking is applied or stapled to the rafters. The following are uses for radiant barrier in residential homes:
- House wrap
- Vaulted ceiling/cathedral
- Stud wall cavity
- Garage
- Workshop
- Single and multi-family units
- Wood frame building
- Metal frame building
Existing Home Uses
In existing homes, radiant barrier is stapled to the rafters. The following are uses for radiant barrier in existing homes:
- Crawlspace
- Garage
- Basement
- Workshop
- Carpet pad
- Dog house
- Playhouse
- Water heater
New Construction and Existing Commercial Building Uses
It also has numerous uses for new construction and existing commercial buildings, including:
- Warehouses
- Office buildings
- Metal buildings
- Self storage units
- Plants
- Roll up and overhead doors
Industrial Uses
Its industrial uses include:
- Pipes
- Tanks
- Boilers
- Laboratories
- Heat shields
Automotive Uses
Its automotive uses include:
- Door panels
- Headliners
- Firewall
- RV
- Sunshields
- Conversion vans
Shipping Uses
Radiant barrier is also very useful in shipping and is used in the following applications:
- Shipping containers
- Thermal bags
- Box liners
- A temperature protector for perishable foods, such as dairy, meat, fruit, vegetables, and pharmaceuticals
- Railroad cars
Food Service Uses
Radiant barrier is used in the following food services:
- Ovens
- Freezers
- Coolers
- Packaged food wrap
- Delivery bags
- Commercial kitchens
- Transportation
Agricultural Uses
- Incubators for items such as chicken coops
- Livestock trailers
- Pole barns
- Post frame construction
- Metal buildings
Other Common Uses
- Saunas
- Spas
- Modular buildings
- Canvas buildings
- Coolers
- Food service bags
- Heat shields
- Airplane survival equipment
