Radiant Barrier Paint: How good is it?
Radiant barrier paint, if used correctly can reduce heat in your attic, however, radiant barrier paint will reflect only about 75% of the radiant heat transfer, whereas, the radiant barrier foil will reflect about 97% of the radiant heat transfer. Attics: How hot do attics get? Attic temperatures will reach as high as 150 to 200 degrees. I have vents. . . I don’t need anymore. Why add power vents? Most venting in your home [by code] is for protecting your dwelling from mold, not to keep heat or cold out. Standard vents do not push air, but let in natural draft to release heat. Power vents quickly exhaust heat or humidity from any attic. They work on a thermostat, which automatically turns the fan on when cooling is needed. Some models also have an extra feature called a humidistat that monitors the moisture level of the air. Compact Fluorescent Lamps: Will CFL’s save me money? Compact fluorescent lamps at 13 watts will produce the same candlelight as 60 watt incandescent bulbs. A compa
