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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

SheltieLover

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6. Yes, with the exception being attic foil (radiant heat barrier)

Reply to Old Crank (Reply #5)

Fri Jun 24, 2022, 05:01 PM

Jun 2022

My roll arrived today (~$130/1,000 sq ft!) & is being installed as I write!

Holding hand over hot burner, then holding a piece of this foil above burner truly does eliminate nearly all heat! Claim is 97% heat blockage!

Genius!!!!!!

A great investment, imo. As more & more buy electric cars, rates will soar!

Stay cool!

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Yes, aluminum foil can be used over windows to help keep homes cool [View all] SheltieLover Jun 2022 OP

B-) 4139 Jun 2022 #1

We've used white posterboard for years to do nearly the same thing. nt Pobeka Jun 2022 #2

We kept a box fan in the front window. ggma Jun 2022 #3

I like cheap and simple. multigraincracker Jun 2022 #4

The foil or other reflective device Old Crank Jun 2022 #5

Yes, with the exception being attic foil (radiant heat barrier) SheltieLover Jun 2022 #6