Attic Insulation for Your Charlotte Area Home – The Benefits of Radiant Barrier

If your Charlotte home has attic insulation, but you’ve noticed that your monthly heating and cooling costs are slowly creeping upward, you may not have all of your bases covered. You see, traditional foam or fiberglass insulation works to block heat transfer in the forms of conduction and convection, but the primary way that your home loses energy is through the process of emission. The insulation experts at Carolina Home Remodeling are here to tell you more about all of these heat transfer processes and why it’s so important to protect your home against all three.

Attic insulation for your Charlotte home needs to protect against:

• Conduction – This refers to the process of heat traveling through an object. For instance, in the winter when you have your heater running, any heat that is lost by traveling through the glass of your window panes is being conducted.

• Convection – This refers to the process of heat travelling upward to areas that are cooler, much like a hot air balloon works.  For instance, any heat that is lost as it moves toward your attic and roof is being conveyed.

• Emission – This refers to the process of heat traveling outward in electromagnetic waves. The sun gives off these waves, and so does your home when it’s being heated in the winter.

Many homes have insulation that protects against conduction and convection, but in order to protect against emission you need to outfit your Charlotte residence with radiant barrier attic insulation. This is a reflective foil insulation that actually reflects these electromagnetic heat waves, rather than simply blocking their passage. In the summer, the sun’s heat energy will be deflected away from your home; in the winter, the heat energy being produced by your heating system will be deflected back into your home. This results in lower heating and cooling costs, a more consistent internal temperature, and more comfort for you and your family.

Carolina Home Remodeling is proud to offer eShield™ radiant barrier attic insulation for homes in Charlotte. To learn more and receive a completely free estimate, contact us today. We’re also proud to offer a variety of energy efficient products, such as replacement windows, siding, exterior doors, and more.