Applications And Uses

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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

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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