Radiant Barrier Chips or add more insulation?

If you live in a cold climate and really want to impact your heating bills, and make your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, then consider installing Barrier System Chips (RBS Chips)

Multiple layers are effective even when covered in dust (attics are dusty)

Keeps heat in during winter, out during the summer

Lifetime performance warranty (over 20 years of installations)

Never need to add more insulation again

Easy to install (video instructions, click here)

Millions of reflective metalized film pieces stack on top of each other which is very effective at limiting the flow of heat. Think blown in Thermos bottle and that's how it works. Unlike most radiant barriers which are only one layer and susceptible to degradation of performance over time from dust, RBS Chips have a lifetime performance warranty. We can back this up because we've been installing them for over 20 years.

If you are considering adding more insulation to save energy, you owe it to yourself to read this page first.

Reductions in heating bills are 25% to over 40% and immediate difference in how your home feels.

Use this product in low pitched or hard to access attics/areas as the chips can be blown from the machine up to 8 feet away. For conventionally framed attics that are easily accessible, (in hot/humid climates only), we suggest using our latest product, Thermal Control Membrane, a sheet type product that is rolled out over your existing insulation.

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RBS Chips being installed in an attic by one of our do it yourself customers. The higher energy costs rise, the higher the return on your investment. We can send you everything you need to do a professional job in one box. Click here to find out how!

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Frequently asked questions:
"What about dust? I read dust will degrade the performance radiant barrier in my attic"
Very true statement, dust has a very high absorptivity and high emissivity. This means infrared heat can actually be collected instead of reflected once the top layer gets dusty. Since most radiant barriers come in roll form there is no protection against dust.
RBS Chips are blown in so there are eight to ten layers of metalized surfaces facing each other, each separated by an airspace. Dust will collect on the top surface but these surfaces are sacrificial to the layers below. This is the basis of the patent on RBS Chips. . . they are dust proof. For more information on the effects of dust, click here.

"Isn't installing radiant barrier in an attic difficult?"
It is if you are stapling it up to the rafters (not recommended for optimum performance). However, blowing millions of reflective 1" square chips from our 4lb blower is simple and allows for better coverage.   It's also fun to watch!
Another benefit of RBS Chips being on top of the insulation and not stapled up to the rafters is the reduction of heat loss during the winter.   RBS Chips is the only radiant barrier that has sufficient permeation to allow the migration of moisture in cold climates without causing condensation problems. Some of our strongest testimonials come from cold weather users.

"RBS Chips are costly"
The age old adage: "you get what you pay for" really applies here.   In most applications of radiant barrier in sheet form there is 2000 square feet of radiant barrier in a 2000 square foot attic.
There is 20,000 square feet of RBS Chip material in a 2000 square foot due to the multiple layers being approximately 10 layers deep. This redundancy is the basis for the higher performance, dust protection and trapped air spaces.
Further, metalized film is slow and expensive to manufacture, especially when both sides of the product are coated. This is the same product NASA uses in space to protect astronauts and equipment.
Think of this investment like this: The better it performs the better your investment. Everyday of every year. And as energy prices go up, so does the return on your investment.

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January 16, 2003

To:  Horizon Energy Systems

Re:  Radiant Barrier Chips installed in 2002

We had the radiant barrier chips installed last February.  We have now 
went through an entire year of seasons -- very hot and cool weather.  Our 87
year old father is living with us, and the more even temperature of the
whole home has helped with his arthritis problems.  We have noticed 
also the comfort as well as the reduction in energy used both in the heat of
summer in Arizona as well as the cool dryness in the winter.  As
electricity and gas heating prices have gone up, our utilities have
decreased significantly.  I have recommended this product to my
coworkers and they have had this product installed in their homes also 
and are very satisfied with the results.

Sincerely,

Charles & Sandra Hurt, Phoenix, Arizona  



This from Michigan
6/10/01
The installation of your product R.B.C. has brought to our home the highest degree 
of heating/cooling efficient we could possibly hope to attain.
 
Our home is primarily heated with a Vermont casting wood burning stove. Our living 
space is on two levels, approximately 2300 sq. feet. With your product in the ceiling, 
and air movement with a fan system we can comfortably heat the entire space. We
 have also noticed a significant drop in our usage of wood following, your installation
 of Radiant Barrier Chips. 
RBS Chips have a dramatic "leveling" effect, it takes the home much longer to cool off
 after it is heated for winter days, and longer to heat up during the summer days after
 it is cooled off during the night time hours.
Your product "does it all" winter and summer.
Thank you for your creative genius.
We will never understand any building residential or commercial not using RBS Chips
Yours truly 
Doug and Iola 
Gladwin, Mi 48624

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