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DO RADIANT BARRIERS HAVE AN “R” VALUE?

April 26, 2017barriers radiant value

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DO RADIANT BARRIERS HAVE AN “R” VALUE?

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No. R-values apply only to solid insulation or to insulating systems that control heat flows other than radiation. In independent testing of the product at the University of Kansas, the R-value of the insulation, after applying HeatBloc-75 to the roof deck, increased by 87% to 98%.