Frequently Asked Questions

What is Green Energy Barrier?

Green Energy Barrier is a special type of reflective foil attic insulation that acts as a radiant heat barrier; meaning it actually blocks the transfer of radiant heat.

How does it work?
Green Energy Barrier simply acts as a radiant heat barrier by reflecting radiant heat back in the direction from where it came. By natural law, heat always goes cold—the problem is how to keep the heat in during the winter and out in the summer. There are three ways in which heat goes from warm spaces to cold spaces: CONDUCTION is direct heat flow through a solid object such as a wall or ceiling. CONVECTION is heat movement through air, occurring when air is warmed. The warm air expands, becoming less dense and rising. RADIATION is the movement of heat rays across air spaces from one warm object to a cooler object. The heat we feel from a wood stove or a quartz space heater is radiant heat. ALL OBJECTS AND BODIES GIVE OFF RADIANT HEAT. Even the insulation in your attic gives off radiant heat to the cold attic space in the winter and to the living space in the summer. Since regular insulation won’t stop radiant heat loss, it must be REFLECTED with a radiant barrier. So, with this being said, in the summer, when the majority of heat comes in through the roof, Green Energy Barrier will reflect the sun’s heat BEFORE it penetrates your home. In the winter, as heat rises and tries to escape from the ceiling and roof, Green Energy Barrier will reflect that heat back down into your home.

What is the difference between E-value and R-value?
Until recently, insulation has been measured by an “R” value. The R-value measures the resistance of a product to conductive heat (a smaller part of heat transfer in a home), and depends on the number and size of the airspaces surrounding the radiant barrier and on the direction of the heat flow. Radiant heat is a home’s principal source of energy loss and is measured by an “E” value. Green Energy Barrier offers an E-value of .003 and acts as a barrier to radiant heat by locking it in during the winter and keeping it out during the summer; which is why it offers homeowners tremendous savings in their utility costs.

Is it safe?
Yes. Green Energy Barrier is a non-toxic, non-carcinogenic material that requires no protective clothing, respirator or special tools for handling. In addition, it has a Class A / Class 1 fire rating and has been extensively tested for fire safety, vapor transmission, mold and mildew resistance, emittance and smoke density, along with a full line of physical properties tests.

Will Green Energy Barrier attract mold and mildew?
Absolutely not. Due to the perforations in the Green Energy Barrier material, moisture cannot accumulate, eliminating the growth of mold and mildew.

What about foil-faced fiberglass? Isn’t it just as good as Radiant Barrier?
No. The foil on the fiberglass is in direct contact with the attic floor. Aluminum foil becomes more conductive when in contact with a solid surface. The air space facing the reflective surfaces is of primary importance.

Has Green Energy Barrier been tested by outside agencies?
Our product and applications have been tested by an ever growing list of agencies such as: BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI and CCMC. It has also been used extensively in field tests in the south. Green Energy Barrier also has ENERGY STAR Approval.

Do I need to have other insulation in my attic in order for this product to be effective?
No. Green Energy Barrier can be installed on top of your present insulation or stapled under your rafters or crawl space. Regardless of how much or how little insulation you have in your attic, Green Energy Barrier will save on your heating and cooling expense and will keep you much more comfortable. Energy savings for heating and cooling can be as much as 40%, depending on a number of factors, including climate, building configuration, materials used, site, family size and lifestyle. With our complimentary Energy survey, our trained representatives can do a thorough evaluation of your home and advise you of your savings potential.

Do I have to take out my old insulation to put Green Energy Barrier in?
No. Green Energy Barrier actually makes your present insulation more effective.

What is the cost?
Each home is different; which is why there is no “set cost” for this product. This is why we offer a COMPLIMENTARY, no-obligation energy audit. Our certified dealer will come in and examine your energy consumption and will assist you in putting together a game plan to save you money in terms of heating and cooling as you move forward. 

What will I save?
The savings you will see with our product really varies from home to home due to independent heating and cooling needs. Although we cannot give you an exact amount, we can tell you that Green Barrier Energy will block up to 97% of radiant heat in your home and you will see a tremendous savings in your heating and cooling bills.

How long does is take to install?
Green Energy Barrier is installed by a certified dealer in less than one day. It really is that simple to start saving!