Definition of Radiant barrier

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Radiant barrier

The term 'Radiant barrier' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' A thin, reflective foil sheet that exhibits low radiant energy transmission and under certain conditions can block radiant heat transfer; installed in attics to reduce heat flow through a roof assembly into the living space'.

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