The data is accurate: less than 80 cents per day for heating and cooling in the desert of Phoenix, Arizona! Could it be that this technology has been effectively stifled since the 40's? Something to think about.
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"Our 2300 sq. ft., all electric cinder block home was built without conventional insulation in the walls, only Radiant Barrier. Our attic has an R-19 cellulose product covered by the Radiant Barrier Chip product"
"We spend an average of 80 cents per day for heating and cooling and this is one of the most comfortable homes I have been in, even on the hottest days or coldest nights. As a builder I long suspected that fiberglass insulation stored heat and this home design sure proves it. Radiant barrier is the technology of the future and should be included in every new home built today. The initial high price is soon forgotten when your electric bill 1/2 of what your neighbors are paying with smaller houses and fewer kids!
Block home, pitched roof, south orientation, dual pane glass
Steve Neil, Phoenix AZ Home Builder
I am writing this letter for the purpose of relating my experience with and opinion of the Radiant Barrier Systems (RBS), that Horizon Energy Systems produces.
My qualification to support these opinions and experiences include the following:
I am a registered Professional Architect in Arizona and Wyoming (inactive), with 20 years of experience in commercial and residential design. In this capacity, I have designed houses and many types of commercial and institutional buildings in both northern and desert southwest climates.
I am currently the Senior Construction Project Manager for Opus Southwest Corporation in Phoenix, AZ. Opus Southwest is one of the group of Opus companies, with offices in 15 American cities. Opus is currently the largest developer of commercial real estate in the United States and combines building design, construction and property management with real estate development.
I have, since 1978, studied solar energy and energy efficient design issues. I have completed a 4-part American Institute of Architects seminar series called "Energy in Architecture" that explored all aspects of energy efficient designs issues, including computer aided energy modeling for commercial and institutional buildings.
I have recently installed Horizon Energy Systems RBS in the walls and ceiling of a 1.000 sq foot addition to my home in Phoenix, Arizona. Horizon Energy Systems installed RBS in the walls and ceiling of this addition.
Although I had not specified RBS in this addition, I quickly decided to include a reflective barrier beneath the roof deck and between the wall sheathing and exterior stucco finish. As the RBS was being installed during August of 1995, my wife and children reported that they definitely felt cooler in the areas that the barrier RBS was installed as compared to the areas immediately adjacent, which had not yet received the RBS.
I chose to include the RBS in this addition because I know that by reducing the radiant heat gain through the walls and roof deck, my fiberglass insulation would absorb less heat, thus increasing its' efficiency. This will prevent the insulation from becoming a "heat sink" and storing unwanted heat in the structure. The RBS will also keep heat from leaving during the winter by re-radiating infra-red heat back into the conditioned space.
I strongly recommend the use of Radiant Barriers to reduce heat gain, heat loss, reducing energy consumption and increasing interior comfort. I also endorse Brad Lindsay personally as an educated and experienced proponent of energy efficient building systems.
Framed addition, pitched roof, dual pane glass
Allan Torvie, Senior Project Manager
OPUS SOUTHWEST CORPORATION
"We own a 2353 sq. ft home built in 1982. The home is slump
block and cinder block construction with a southern orientation. In
January of 1995, Horizon Energy Systems installed Radiant Barrier
Chips in our attic. We have realized significant savings and
increased interior living comfort since the installation."
"In closing, we are very pleased with the result of the Radiant
Barrier products an strongly endorse the use of these products."
"In just nine months, our consumption was reduced 20.6% and we
saved $394.28 or 32.3% over last years bill! I also installed
Horizon's Radiant Wrap on the inside of our garage door and around my
hot water tank near the end of September which increased the temperature of our hot water and dramatically reduced the temperature in the garage."
Slump block home, pitched roof, south orientation, dual pane glass
Robert R. Shields, BS, C.E.T., D.C.
"After observing the performance of Radiant Barrier in my shop, I decided to have Radiant Barrier Chips installed in my home. I left
the cooler on accidentally all morning and by 9:00am, the house
was 64 degrees, colder than it has ever been using the cooler. I
shut the cooler off and went to work. Upon returning at lunch the
house was still 70 degrees. This is by far the highest performing
insulation product I have seen, a great investment!"
Framed home, pitched roof, south orientation, dual pane glass
Barry Noblitt, Phoenix, AZ
"After having the RBS Chip installed in our attic, we have been able to shut our air conditioning off at noon and coast until 9pm. On the hottest day of the summer, the upstairs is still 79 degrees even though the a/c has been off for nine hours! Also, before the radiant barrier was installed on the garage door, the garage was terribly hot and the freezer ran continuously. Doing laundry was miserable! Now the garage is comfortable and the freezer cycles on and off as it should. I wish I would have installed this years ago! This is the best investment I have ever made!"
Deborah Carpenter, Phoenix, AZ
Framed two story home, pitched roof, west orientation, dual pane glass
"I can't believe the difference in my home since you added the aluminum insulation. I have lived in the 2900 sq. ft. home for more than 8 years and the summers have been dreadful. The upstairs of my home was unbearable, you could hardly sleep at night. As you walked up the stairs you would feel the difference in temperature and the upstairs thermometer was always 15 degrees hotter than downstairs.
I just wanted to let you that you have a very happy customer in Phoenix and I strongly recommend Horizon Energy to everyone!"
Thanks Again, Carl Hosier, Sr.
It was until now! The difference is unbelievable. There is no temperature
difference between upstairs and down, my electric bill is less than a third of last years for the same month, and the degree days this year for the same
month is much higher.
Two story frame home, pitched roof, south orientation, dual pane glass
"A before and after test of Radiant Barrier was performed in my
home which clearly illustrated the performance of this unique
product. But the real test is that the installation of Radiant Barrier in
our home significantly increased the comfort of our living space."
Converted chiken coop, pitched roof (no insulation only RBS), West orientation, single pane glass
Renz Jennings, Arizona Corporation Commissioner
"Horizon Energy Systems designed energy savings into our new home while in the planning stages. One of outstanding features of our 3450 sq. ft. desert home is the Radiant Barrier System on the
walls and ceiling which keeps our electric bill much lower than any
of our neighbors...with smaller homes.
The builder of our custom home was skeptical as were several of the tradesmen
working on the home. I must admit, our began to look like a space station during construction. However, the proof in performance was quickly realized as it became more comfortable to be in the house than standing outside in the shade once the radiant barrier was
installed!
Our reassurance of this unique product became apparent in August
after a severe storm which left us and all of our neighbors without
power for 52 hours. It doesn't take long to be uncomfortable
during August in Phoenix Arizona without air conditioning. Our
neighbors fled their homes for hotels, friends and family. We
stayed in our home WITHOUT ANY AIR CONDITIONING. Although it wasn't cool, it was bearable with the windows open due solely to the effects of the radiant barrier. We would strongly recommend the installation of radiant barrier and the professional services of Horizon Energy Systems"
Framed home, flat roof, nouth orientation, dual pane glass
Joe and Tish Bedard, Waddell, Arizona
"Our two story home was miserable upstairs, two of the three upstairs bedrooms were too hot to live in. We called air conditioning contractors, the builder all without satisfaction, the heat was still there. When Brad Lindsay of Horizon Energy Systems showed us there was too much radiant heat emitting from the upstairs ceiling. He first recommended placing radiant barrier on the garage door which lowered the temperature of the garage twenty degrees and also adding radiant barrier chips to the attic.
Richard Knipple, Phoenix, AZ
What was once the hottest part of the house is now comfortable! I can't believe the difference! I turn my thermostat down to 70 degrees and at 9am shut off the A/C...the house goes 10 hours before needing to be turned back on again. I can't wait to get my next electric bill!"
Two story framed home, pitched roof, south orientation, dual pane glass
These are just a few of our customers who have experienced the benefits of a quality and properly installed Radiant Barrier System. For more information on our patented products or energy consultation services, drop us some email or give us a call and start putting more of your taxed income into your pocket, not the utilities!
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