TIP: Outline Your Radiant Barrier Covered Decking

Radiant barriers can be installed in your attic space following a variety of radiant barrier installation techniques:

1. Stapled to the underside of your attic rafters,
   
2. Draped over the top of your attic rafters before the roof decking is attached,
   
3. Stapled directly to the roof decking before the roof decking is attached, or
   
4. Rolled out over the attic floor over the floor joists or existing insulation.

The most effective radiant barrier installation method is to lay the radiant barrier directly over the attic floor joists or existing insulation.

A great tip related to laying the radiant barrier directly on the attic floor is to tape an outline of any decking pieces you use to walk on to access various storage areas or equipment in your attic. By outlining these decking pieces with a brightly colored tape, you, and contractors or repairmen who access your attic in the future, will easily be able to see where it's safe to walk eliminating the risk of stepping in the wrong place through the ceiling drywall.

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