In both the United States and Canada there is significant interest in the use of reflective insulation materials in concrete floor systems. These materials typically have one or more aluminum foil surfaces and consist of flexible foam cores or cores with one or more layers of air filled bubbles (bubblepack). The most common concrete floor …
RIMA-I acknowledges the placement of a radiant barrier on top of mass insulation in attic spaces subject to the following conditions: 1. The mass insulation and ceiling building materials should be checked for any evidence of moisture accumulation. Any existing moisture problem should be corrected before installing the radiant barrier. 2. Radiant barriers used …