Low Emissivity Paint: A Good Alternative To Radiant Barriers — Especially In Retrofitted Homes

Low emissivity paint may be the only thing that stands between your attic and 140-degree temperatures caused by radiant energy. Infrared energy hitting your roof radiates into the attic. This heat energy accumulates in the enclosed attic space, causing temperatures to soar and boosting your utility bills, too. Besides being often undersized or blocked, passive attic ventilation built into