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Using a radiant heat barrier with SIP's
Last Post 24 Nov 2009 10:11 PM by JeffD. 6 Replies.
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02 Nov 2009 10:54 AM
Is there any reason to add a radiant barrier to any sip panel?

If you have a reason, please explain why.
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02 Nov 2009 04:16 PM
I can think of no good reason for using a radiant barrier with SIPS.
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04 Nov 2009 06:25 PM
If you want to spend more money on your house, go with thicker panels or a solar system.

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04 Nov 2009 06:39 PM
Posted By wes on 11/02/2009 4:16 PM
I can think of no good reason for using a radiant barrier with SIPS.

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05 Nov 2009 09:27 AM
House is already built.  Just was not 100% certain that the SIP's removed all the proper solar radiant waves.
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16 Nov 2009 07:11 PM
My opinion along with other sips builders I am associated with is that aluminum clad sips offer a double radiant barrier (built in)
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24 Nov 2009 10:11 PM
Reddirt,

I would love to see the radiant barrier qualities of a metal SIP scientifically tested. I think this is an added advantage over other SIP skin materials, but I can't prove it because there are no studies I know of that have been documented.

Do you strictly use Aluminum skinned SIPs? If so, why don't you use steel sips?
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