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Beat back the summer heat with a radiant barrier

By: McCoy's Editorial Team

Study Shows 23-Degree Temperature Drop in Attics with Radiant Barriers

Remember the old song "Let the Sunshine In." Well, that's exactly what you don't want to do in this brutal heat we've been experiencing this summer. You want to be doing everything you possibly can to keep the core temperature of your house down. And your attic is one of the worst culprits in contributing to your high energy bills.

So some of you might be considering investing in a radiant barrier for your attic. But you're asking, "does it really make a difference?" Well, the answer is yes. Check out this study by Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.

Keep the heat out and the cool in

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