Case Studies — case study

Each case study offers unique conditions that make it especially interesting to discuss. In the case study we first identify the problem and the expected outcome. Then, after the radiant barrier foil is installed, we determine the ways it improved the problem and, in some cases, even some unexpected benefits that came from the installation.

Background: Equine Barn Company builds new horse barns and restores old horse barns. They decided to use BlueTex™ insulation products on a barn project where they wanted to keep heat out in summer and heat inside during winter.

Type of Structure: wood-framed metal building

Install Date: April 2013

Goal: Keep barn cooler in summer, warmer in winter. In winter they were using a wood stove to heat the barn.

Product Used: Double-Sided Radiant Barrier Foil

Install Details: The walls were covered in plywood and the foil was stapled directly to the plywood, leaving the inside of the barn as the required air space.

Finish: Customer loved it and decided to keep the foil exposed because of the brightness it added to the inside of the space.

Results: The storage barn is cooler in the hot Georgia summers and warmer in the wintertime.

Each case study offers unique conditions that make it especially interesting to discuss. In the case study we first identify the problem and the expected outcome. Then, after the radiant barrier foil is installed, we determine the ways it improved the problem and, in some cases, even some unexpected benefits that came from the installation.

Background: This customer has a 960 sq ft detached garage that is steel framed and conventionally finished. The customer decided to use BlueTex™ products to help temper the heat load of this conditioned structure in the summer.

Type of Structure: steel-framed metal building with a few wood trusses/studs

Install Date: August 2014

Goal: Keep garage cooler in summer

Product Used: Double-Sided Radiant Barrier Foil

Install Details: The foil was stapled directly to the OSB sheathing in between the framing (since the cavities would not have any insulation, the foil would use emissivity to block 97% of the radiant heat transfer). The customer used house wrap tape to add the foil to the metal framing where applicable.

Finish: The customer finished the space with traditional sheet rock and can lighting to create a cleaner look overall.

Results: The effect was felt immediately (during the installation). The garage is now within a few degrees of ambient temp on a hot day.

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