Pro Residential, Post Frame and Metal Building Applications

Reflective/Bubble Insulation
Installation Instructions:
(There are 3 options)
1. Underside of Rafter Method (depicted in illustration)
• Check the attic area and make any needed repairs before installing Reflectix
®
.
• Unroll the Reflectix
®
as you work and cut it to suitable lengths (8’ to 12’) with scissors or utility knife.
• If a helper is available, rolling out longer lengths of product with one person stapling and the other
holding the end of the product makes for a quicker installation.
• Allow for proper ventilation. See note below on ventilation.
• Install product perpendicular to the rafters with a 2” overlap on the seams (no taping required).
Reflective/Woven Fabric Radiant Barrier
Installation Instructions:
(There are 2 options)
1. Underside of Rafter Method (depicted in illustration)
• Check the attic area and make any needed repairs before installing Reflectix
®
.
• Unroll the Reflectix
®
as you work and cut it to suitable lengths (8’ to 12’) with scissors or utility knife.
• If a helper is available, rolling out longer lengths of product with one person stapling and the other
holding the end of the product makes for a quicker installation.
• Allow for proper ventilation. See note below on ventilation.
• Install product perpendicular to the rafters with a 2” overlap on the seams (no taping required).
Staple the product to the rafters at 2” to 3” intervals.
• Leave a 2” to 3” gap on each side of the roof peak and a gap at the lower edge of the roof line
(within 18” OK depending on roof pitch).
• Staple to the face of the studs on gables and insure at least a 1” gap around all vents.
2. Staple to the Deck Method - Southern Zone of the USA Only
For the Regional Recommendation for this Installation Method, please verify the location of your home with
the “Zip Code Zone Locator” function on the “Application - DIY - Attic” webpage at www.reflectixinc.com
• Cut the entire roll of product into 16” or 24” lengths with a miter saw (depending on rafter spacing).
• Begin at the top of the cavity. Run product flush to the decking, parallel to the rafter.
• Staple sheet directly to the deck (nails poking through sheet from above will not interfere with
performance).
• Do not block any venting (cut around).
• No need to cover rafters (no loop around).