Radiant Barrier & Vapor Retarder
Paint Coating

A cost effective boost to conventional home insulation that can save energy and money

As a Radiant Barrier: Stops heat from entering or escaping.
Until now the only types of radiant barriers available were foil film, metalized plastic film, and metalized "chips" . These types of barriers are installed by attaching to the underside of the roof with staples or sprinkled about on top of the fiberglass insulation on the attic floor. There are a few sprayable paint coatings available that are sold as radiant barriers but they all contain volatile solvents which are not only hazardous to the installer but also to the homeowner as the toxic fumes penetrate down through the ceilings and into the interior. Don't be fooled by the terms "latex base", "water cleanup" as they do not reflect the true chemical makeup of the coating, read the ingredients!
Therma-Guard Radiant Barrier is a radiant barrier paint that contains pure metal (aluminum) pigment and NO mineral spirits or other volatile, flammable solvents.

As a Vapor Barrier: To Reduce Moisture Penetration and Accumulation
Moisture can cause problems with thermal insulation. The warm air inside your house contains water vapor. If this vapor passes into the insulation and condenses, it can cause significant loss of insulating value. If moisture becomes deposited in the building structure, it can cause a lot of other problems, mold growth, peeling paint, and eventual rotting of structural wood. Vapor consist of special materials that reduce the passage of water vapor. Vapor barriers should be used in most parts of the country. In colder climates, place the barrier on the warm side--the lived-in side--of the space to be insulated. This location prevents the moisture in the warm indoor air from reaching the insulation. If you live in an area where the climate is predominantly hot and humid, check with a local builder to determine the correct placement for a barrier. More detailed guidance on regional differences in moisture control recommendations can be found in the Moisture Control Handbook published by US Department of Energy .


Radiant Barrier Features:
 

• Square foot cost is low.
   
• It does not trap moisture
• Easily applied to Duct work, Pipes, interiors of cargo transportation vehicles, barns, storage buildings, animal shelters, grain silos, poultry housing, Attic Space, underside of roof decking, side walls and overhead doors in metal building. There are many applications.
   
• Easily installed using airless or conventional air atomization spray equipment.
• Can be brushed or rolled
• An Easy way to retrofit existing structures
• Radiant Barrier can be top coated with a decorative conventional wall paint without diminishing its effectiveness
• Saves money by lowering heating and cooling cost.
   
• It not only provides a superior radiant barrier but also protection of the wood from rotting.
   
• VOC Free - There's no foul order - Non Toxic
• You can do this yourself and save money.
   
• It also helps to increase interior lighting levels, due to the reflectivity of the coating which aids in reducing lighting costs.
   
• Especially in buildings heated by infrared heaters, wood burning stoves or other radiant heat sources, Radiant Barrier greatly improves the efficiency of the heat source reducing fuel and energy costs.
• On interior wall applications Radiant Barrier not only provides a barrier to radiated heat but also an Aluminum vapor barrier which reduces water vapor transfer through the walls, a real plus for older homes and homes with EIFS wall systems.
• Radiant Barrier offers Dual protection: Aluminum pigment blocks radiant heat and, Insulating ceramics reduce heat transfer by means of conduction.
• It's very Environmentally Friendly!
• Radiant Barrier contains No ammonia, No alcohol, No solvents!

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