The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) will hold their fall meetings at the Churchill Hotel in Washington, DC, November 1-2. These are the association’s working meetings where each of our committees meet to discuss assigned projects, address current industry issues and work on ongoing and future projects. The full membership will also meet to …
Once you decide to add a radiant barrier or reflective insulation to your project, the next logical step is finding the product that will work best for you. But shopping is a challenge because if you’re not knowledgeable about how the products work, the good things you see advertised – even if they are factual …
The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) recognizes and supports the ASTM standards for radiant barriers specifically ASTM C1313, ASTM C1158, and ASTM C168. Radiant barriers function by reducing heat transfer by radiation. The thermal performance or the reduction of radiant heat transfer is directly proportional to the surface emittance of the radiant barrier material. …