‘Radiant barrier” is a relatively new term in the world of home improvement. So what exactly is it, how and why does it work, and what makes radiant barrier foil effective in reducing energy bills?

Question: Will stapling inexpensive aluminum foil under the roof rafters really reduce the heat inside my house? I feel a lot of heat coming through the ceiling in the afternoon and evening. _ H.N.

New energy standards adopted in early May requiring all new California homes have solar power by 2020 will cut fossil-fuel pollution substantially, state energy officials say. State officials say it ...

ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Department of Commerce issued a consumer alert Friday, encouraging Minnesota homeowners to think twice before installing radiant barriers in their attics. The department says ...

The attic accounts for a tremendous amount of lost energy. This space can reach up to 165 degrees in summer months. When this heat makes its way into the rest of the building, energy efficiency drops ...

An attic ceiling covered with radiant barrier roof decking at the LSU Agcenter's LaHouse Resource Center in Baton Rouge. Nearly a year after moving into her rebuilt Lower 9th Ward home, Joanne Rozigas ...

PEARL RIVER, LA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In Louisiana’s climate, where summer heat and high humidity dominate much of the year ...

Much effort is being made to ensure our addition to Bedlam Manor will look as if it has been here 70 years. We want the addition to look old, but be energy-efficient. The roof is decked with a ...

Kari Binley and Cole Seward, 16, work with other volunteers to install radiant barrier and insulation in the Lucas family's attic as a part of the Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star program ...

While the potential savings aren't mind-blowing, this simple, easy-to-install tick can make a little your home warmer at a ...