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Fuzzfactor June 27th 04 12:30 AM

Bubble pak insulation?
 
I've seen this stuff in the stores. It resembles *bubble pak* and is silvered.
I wonder how good it really is.
thanks, F

m Ransley June 27th 04 01:14 AM

Bubble pak insulation?
 
Id say BS if you notice they dont give a R rating they just say it
copares to , because of Radiant heat reflecting off of the foil. Its
expensive for the R you get. Maybe Im wrong but I read the literature
and found it vauge in its specs and how can it beat foamboard, its
just Bubblewrap.


New Arty Boy June 27th 04 01:47 PM

Bubble pak insulation?
 

"Perry Templeton" wrote in message
...
I have the radiant barrier insulation on my house and I wouldn't have it

any
other way. There are different applications. Bubble, bubble with silver
both sides, closed cell foam with silver both sides. Perforated, so there

is
ability for moisture to dissipate. It is not rated in the "R" system. I
don't know why. I can tell you it works. I am in extreme South Louisiana
and my heating bills are minimal.



No **** your heating bill is minimal in the South
what a dope!



Perry Templeton June 27th 04 01:56 PM

Bubble pak insulation?
 
I have the radiant barrier insulation on my house and I wouldn't have it any
other way. There are different applications. Bubble, bubble with silver
both sides, closed cell foam with silver both sides. Perforated, so there is
ability for moisture to dissipate. It is not rated in the "R" system. I
don't know why. I can tell you it works. I am in extreme South Louisiana
and my heating bills are minimal.
Perry
"m Ransley" wrote in message
...
Id say BS if you notice they dont give a R rating they just say it
copares to , because of Radiant heat reflecting off of the foil. Its
expensive for the R you get. Maybe Im wrong but I read the literature
and found it vauge in its specs and how can it beat foamboard, its
just Bubblewrap.




m Ransley June 27th 04 03:35 PM

Bubble pak insulation?
 
If it idoesnt have a U or R rating its because its crap compared to
other types ... Its only bubble wrap, the true Radiant % is Foil,
Cheap foil. A simple test is hold it over a 100 watt bulb and feel the
warmth , now do that with 1" of foam, No warmth. Get an R value or its a
marketing ploy for the unedcated.


Perry Templeton June 27th 04 05:27 PM

Bubble pak insulation?
 
Ok, I guess I deserved that one...thanks for pointing it out.
My cooling bills are minimal.
Perry
"New Arty Boy" wrote in message
...

"Perry Templeton" wrote in message
...
I have the radiant barrier insulation on my house and I wouldn't have it

any
other way. There are different applications. Bubble, bubble with

silver
both sides, closed cell foam with silver both sides. Perforated, so

there
is
ability for moisture to dissipate. It is not rated in the "R" system.

I
don't know why. I can tell you it works. I am in extreme South

Louisiana
and my heating bills are minimal.



No **** your heating bill is minimal in the South
what a dope!





Arthur June 27th 04 06:39 PM

Bubble pak insulation?
 
You need to look at the R value & probably call those that deal with
insulation every day and ask them their thoughts.

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"Fuzzfactor" wrote in message
...
I've seen this stuff in the stores. It resembles *bubble pak* and is

silvered.
I wonder how good it really is.
thanks, F





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