A homeowner pastes a radiant barrier directly onto the inside attic

wall, but finds no reduction of summertime attic temperatures.

What is the most likely reason?

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Makai Nelson

Chemistry

23 December, 02:15

A homeowner pastes a radiant barrier directly onto the inside attic

wall, but finds no reduction of summertime attic temperatures.

What is the most likely reason?

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Monkey · Answer 1

The barrier should be on the outside.

Explanation:

"Radiant" refers to the heat of the summer sun radiating off of that barrier, and away from the house. In turn, less heat.

A homeowner pastes a radiant barrier directly onto the inside atticwall, but finds no reduction of summertime attic temperatures.What is the most likely reason?

A homeowner pastes a radiant barrier directly onto the inside attic

wall, but finds no reduction of summertime attic temperatures.

What is the most likely reason?