The best residential insulation system today includes the use of three different products; sprayed in foam insulation, fiberglass, and radiant barriers or reflective foil insulation.

The reasons to use sprayed in foam insulation are clear cut. Provided the application is done correctly, foams ability to stop air infiltration or the transfer of convective heat is unequal in comparison to other insulation types. The only initial drawback is cost. Fiberglass insulation does the same job, although not as well for a lesser cost. Radiant barriers or reflective foil insulation are the only way to stop the transfer of radiant heat and have proven themselves extremely effective especially in attic, house-wrap, and under-slab applications.

Attic radiant barriers and house-wraps are all sold in a particular size range, all fitting for their use. Generally the roll size is 48" wide and 125′ or 250′ long. Under slab reflective foil insulation is sold in rolls of 16" x 125′ or 48" x 125′.

 

But what happens if you need specific size rolls for other insulation projects such as walls, ceilings, crawlspaces, or duct wrap applications for example? The problem is that most suppliers whether e-commerce or the traditional construction supply house do not offer any other size roll options. Furthermore, they may not be aware of where to get the information for you. This severely limits your applications and makes installation more labor intensive and time consuming.

The following is a list of reflective foil insulation roll sizes that are available on the market today.

12" x 50′
24" x 50′
36" x 50′
48" x 50′
16" x 75′
24" x 75′
48" x 100′
16" x 125′
18" x 125′
24" x 125′

Note: For large or commercial projects the standard industry roll size is 48" x 125′ or 500 square feet.

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Despite consumer awareness, the roll size offered by manufacturers of reflective foil insulation is actually very broad, larger than that of fiberglass manufacturers. This allows the incorporation of radiant barrier systems in all applications and guarantees the easiest installation possible. This all reduces material waste, time, and labor making your insulation project more efficient.

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