tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901316031546971728.post-64683867064313860182007-03-28T08:07:00.001-06:002008-06-02T11:17:53.043-06:00<p align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">Radiant barriers can be installed in your attic space following a variety of <a href="http://www.radiantguard.com/radiantbarrierinstallation.aspx">radiant barrier installation techniques</a>:</span><br /></p><ol><li><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">Stapled to the underside of your attic rafters,</span><br /></div></li><li><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">Draped over the top of your attic rafters before the roof decking is attached, </span><br /></div></li><li><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">Stapled directly to the roof decking before the roof decking is attached, or</span><br /></div></li><li><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">Rolled out over the attic floor over the floor joists or existing insulation.</span></div></li></ol><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">The <a href="http://www.radiantguard.com/mosteffectiveradiantbarrierinstallation.aspx" target="_blank">most effective radiant barrier installation method</a> is to lay the radiant barrier directly over the attic floor joists or existing insulation.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radiantguard.com/images/radiantbarrieratticflooroutline.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="Decking Outlined with Bright Tape" src="http://www.radiantguard.com/images/radiantbarrieratticflooroutline.jpg" border="0" /></a>A great tip related to laying the radiant barrier directly on the attic floor is to tape an outline of any decking pieces you use to walk on to access various storage areas or equipment in your attic. By outlining these decking pieces with a brightly colored tape, you, and contractors or repairmen who access your attic in the future, will easily be able to see where it's safe to walk eliminating the risk of stepping in the wrong place through the ceiling drywall.</span></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></p><p align="justify"><br /><p></p><span style="font-family:Arial;">Got another great installation tip? <a href="http://www.radiantguard.com/contact-us.aspx">Contact Us</a>.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>RadiantGUARD Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727294380139694812noreply@blogger.com