To complete an insulation project effectively and easily you need to use the correct products in the correct application. You also need to make sure you have a correct installation. The only way you can accomplish this is to have an understanding of the different product types available.

Reflective foil insulation comes in a wide range of sizes and styles. Unfortunately most distributors, especially e-commerce suppliers offer only a fraction of the overall products that are available and in only one edge detail. Different edge details provide different installation options.

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Using the correct products can save you valuable time in installation and can make the installation go much easier. This ultimately makes your project more efficient and cost effective.

Reflective foil insulation is offered in three edge details.

1.Square Edge: When a roll of reflective foil insulation is designated as square edge, the edges of the material have no staple tabs or extra material allowing you to hang the material. This is similar to un-faced fiberglass insulation. Square edge insulation is attached through the face of the product. These products are best suited for ground applications and large runs of walls or ceilings.

2.Tab 2 Sides: When a roll of reflective foil insulation is designated as Tab 2 or Tabbed 2 sides, the roll has extra material or tabs on both sides allowing installation into studs or joists. This is similar to faced fiberglass insulation with installation tabs. This is the ideal product to use when you want the reflective foil insulation to run parallel with wall and ceiling bays.

3.Quick Seam: This edge design is a combination of installation tabs and an adhesive strip. Quick Seam is an excellent product to use when working with large runs of reflective foil insulation. It allows you to attach the material to itself making installation much easier. After installation is complete, you still need to tape all the seams with a high quality foil tape designed for use with reflective foil insulation. The adhesive strip aides in installation but is not to replace taping the seams which completes the radiant barrier.

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To decide which edge detail to use look at your insulation project. Pay particular attention to how you are going to install the insulation. Determine what edge detail will provide the quickest and easiest installation. Quick seam products, which are generally more expensive than square edge products install twice as fast for example. Tab 2 products are perfect to install in stud bays and hang as fast as fiberglass insulation.

Utilizing the correct products allows for a faster installation, which increases your efficiency and saves you money. This is especially true if you are an insulation installer and install reflective foil insulation on a regular basis.

Author: Nick Semon

Nick Semon is the owner of Insulationstop.com, a leading online supplier of radiant barrier and reflective foil insulation products. He uses his 15 year experience in the building materials industry to provide information to consumers about better insulation practices. For more information on saving energy visit InsulateOurEarth.com.

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