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Posted by JD on June 29, 2007, 6:58 pm
Bob wrote:
>> trader4@optonline.net wrote:
>>>> I live in west Texas. It is very hot here in the Summer and
>>>> Summer goes
>>>> from May to October or longer.
>>>>
>>>> I'm going to have my roof replaced and I've been told I should
>>>> use
>>>> Radiant Barrier Decking because it will keep my attic cooler.
>>>>
>>>> My question is: Is Radiant Barrier Decking worth the minor added
>>>> expense? One roofer says it is and one roofer says it isn't.
>>>> From what
>>>> I've read, it is.
>>>>
>>>> By the time the roof is done,I should have enough roof and will
>>>> add
>>>> enough soffit vents to ventilate the attic so I'm only concerned
>>>> about
>>>> the decking.
>>>> --
>>>> JD..
>>>
>>> Everything I've seen says a radiant barrier is effective in
>>> reducing
>>> attic heat and worth the small amount of money.
>>>
>> Thanks. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't alone in what I've read.
>>
>> --
>> JD..
>
> I don't have it, wish I did. A friend had it installed and said it
> made quite a difference and certainly thought it worthwhile.
>
> One thing I would do is put in a ridge vent though.
>
> Bob-tx
>
>
Thats the kind of vent the roofer is installing.
--
JD..
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