Apr 16, 2018 · I have seen several discussions here about bubble wrap insulation for ducts (some links below). However, they are all a couple years old, and they don't seem to directly address …

Dec 7, 2013 · I stopped by my local HD for more supplies and was surprised to see rolls of "radiant barrier" bubble wrap on the shelf. Lowes and online vendors sell products with similar …

Mar 25, 2012 · The complete source for building, designing, and remodeling green homes Community and Q&A Reflectix still claiming R4.2 for its bubble wrap – my HVAC guy is …

Mar 4, 2020 · Reflectix works to reduce heat transfer through conduction and radiation. The main point of the "shiny" surfaces is to reflect radiative heat. The main point of the product is not to …

Oct 11, 2013 · A doubled over poncho liner and reflectix layer got me into the low 50's and I was warm. That was before my underquilt arrived. I would expect it would have kept me fine quite a …

Aug 23, 2010 · Radiant Barriers Insulation Senior editor Martin Holladay was next, picking up the “snake oil” theme and going on to say any claim that bubble wrap is the equivalent of R-6 duct …

Dec 10, 2009 · 1001 Uses for Reflectix? Well, I was minding my own business looking around Lowe's when somehow a 16"x25' roll of Reflectix (that wonderful Mylar and bubble wrap stuff) …

Apr 17, 2012 · Much thanks to everyone here for the great comments on Reflectix on the other Q&As. I'm glad I read them before I bought any! But now I am stumped. This is one of the …

Nov 15, 2023 · I’ve gathered that the bubble-wrap reflectix insulation stuff is next to useless on its own, but my understanding is that has to do with it needing an air gap from the duct. Would it …

Mar 15, 2013 · The contractor contacted Reflectix and they told him that the 1/2″ double bubble product used with no air space still has an effective R-6 duct insulation value.