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Originally Posted by leaning
...Use radiant barrier in attic attached to roof joists. This would reduce temp in attic, so making insulating attic floor not so necessary. Company doing attic work doesn't like whole radiant barrier thing. Says that with reflectics there is little reduction in temperature, and they have gone back and replaced/removed several of these systems from houses over the years, and not to waste money on those...
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Here is a success story regarding the use of a radiant barrier in the attic.
Another possibility is a white roof. Some people are prevented from doing this by their home owners association, for you it might be possible.
Best,
-AC
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