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tasdbois · 12-18-09, 05:05 PM

Convection is usually not much of an issue in house insulation when everything is sealed but under rare circumstances. The thicker the better as far as conduction is concerned. But what about radiation?

I am wondering what kind of heat loss from the house in cold weather is due to radiation. I'm getting a house built, so I'll make sure it's well sealed and the r value is decent, but I'm wondering whether or not a radiant barrier would be worthwhile. BTW I live in a very cold climate.

12-18-09, 05:05 PM	#1
tasdbois Lurking Renovator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mirabel, QC Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Conduction, convection and radiation Convection is usually not much of an issue in house insulation when everything is sealed but under rare circumstances. The thicker the better as far as conduction is concerned. But what about radiation? I am wondering what kind of heat loss from the house in cold weather is due to radiation. I'm getting a house built, so I'll make sure it's well sealed and the r value is decent, but I'm wondering whether or not a radiant barrier would be worthwhile. BTW I live in a very cold climate.