Can Radiant Barrier Help Sell Your Home?

The answer is YES! Many people are having a hard time selling their property due to the housing market slow down. Something they should know is that the underlying factor for all prospective home buyers is, “How much is the utilities going to cost me?” Many new home buyers are inquiring about the utility bills of a home prior to buying. By installing radiant barrier you are adding value to your home and reducing the electric bill, which will help sell your home.

Roof temperatures can rise to over 200 degrees. Attic temperature can be as hot as 140 degrees. This heat creates moisture that falls to your attic floor on your insulation. This causes your insulation not to work properly and lowers the insulation value. Radiant barrier works three-fold by reflecting heat from your home, lowering the temperature in your attic that allows your insulation to work more effectively and this causes your A/C unit to work less. An additional benefit is that you’re A/C duct work lasts longer because it isn’t exposed to such high temperatures that induce drying and cracking creating air leaks.

All in all, radiant barrier is an energy efficient product that works, you will maximize your savings and increase your home value. Americans can assist our nation by making their home more energy efficient. Radiant barrier is the most energy efficient product available for your home and will add value to your real estate.