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Triplex Crawlspace Insulation is the state-of-the-art Crawlspace Insulation Application. Triplex Crawlspace is a unique insulating product featuring a foam XPE core surrounded by two layers of large, 1”-wide bubbles and three layers of foil. Triplex Crawlspace Insulation is designed to be installed directly under the subfloor in Crawlspaces to prevent moisture and condensation from forming …

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The key to effective and efficient radiant barrier is in its proper installation. For this reason, we always recommend using a certified installer. This minimizes risks such as not properly adhering to building and safety codes, and/or not getting the most out of your radiant barrier. Radiant barrier is easier to install in a new …

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Single and double bubble are both made the same. The main difference is that single bubble foil has only one layer of polyethylene bubble between the two exterior layers of highly reflective aluminum foil. Both have the same effectiveness, blocking heat transfer through radiation. Double bubble is a stiffer product, which allows for easier installation. …

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Let’s start with defining the two. Fiberglass insulation is used to slow down the loss or gain of heat within a home. It provides a barrier between the inside of the home and the significantly different temperatures outside of the home. Radiant barrier, or foil insulation, differs from fiberglass insulation in that, instead of slowing …

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If you live in an area that experiences different temperature extremes, especially during the summer, you may have received suggestions for different types of insulation. Spray foam insulation and radiant barrier insulation are two materials that are frequently used in warmer climates. While both materials provide effectiveness in controlling indoor temperatures, here are some important …

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Over the past year, there have been many changes to the ways we live, work and travel. The COVID-19 pandemic and growing international commitments to reducing carbon emissions has changed the game in how work and living spaces are constructed, particularly when it comes to energy efficiency. Here are a few of the benefits of …

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If you are doing research on different insulation options for your project, you have probably come across the term “R-Value” and learned that higher R-Values indicate greater effectiveness in slowing heat transfer and controlling indoor temperatures. Therefore, it might be surprising to learn that radiant barrier insulation does not have a measured R-Value. Does this …

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News on climate change and its effects on the environment can be found everywhere you look. There are countless scientific opinions and proposed solutions to preventing global temperatures from rising, but, as a consumer, it is often difficult to know where to begin – should you reduce consumption, buy more energy efficient products, or continue …

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During the summer, farmers often struggle to control the temperatures in their pole barns and metal buildings. The difficulty of controlling indoor temperatures not only impacts energy bills – it can have a negative effect on the health and weight gain of animals, as well. In the summer, excessive heat in livestock barns can result …

What is the “black globe effect,” and how can PolyShield Agribarrier™ insulation help? Read More »

Different types of insulation use different methods by which they cool your building or space.