texasjohn
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Yep, worth a wonder. Installed by an experienced metal builder. Miller building.
thoughts on radiant barrier in attic
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texasjohn
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update on the now brittle radiant bubble barrier in my work shop.
I called my builder....discovered that my shop is now number 4 of the buildings he installed the barrier on with the problem
Builder, a stand-up guy, called Mueller buildings and got my name added to the list of buildings that will be repaired.
Seems that there was a bad batch of radiant bubble barrier made..."bad chemical mix" or something.
The fix will be for Mueller to pay my builder to remove all the exterior metal sheets, remove the bad insulation, install new (different kind/brand, same style) insulation, replace the metal sides using the original metal panels. However, on the roof, new metal will be installed...something about glue being used on the roofing material and it is more cost effective to use new panels rather than pay labor for refurbishing the old roofing material.
So, answer is best of possible options.
I get new insulation.
No cost to me.
I suspect I even get the "used" roofing material.
It's a pain, but at least it will get fixed... at least that's the promise and plan.
I called my builder....discovered that my shop is now number 4 of the buildings he installed the barrier on with the problem
Builder, a stand-up guy, called Mueller buildings and got my name added to the list of buildings that will be repaired.
Seems that there was a bad batch of radiant bubble barrier made..."bad chemical mix" or something.
The fix will be for Mueller to pay my builder to remove all the exterior metal sheets, remove the bad insulation, install new (different kind/brand, same style) insulation, replace the metal sides using the original metal panels. However, on the roof, new metal will be installed...something about glue being used on the roofing material and it is more cost effective to use new panels rather than pay labor for refurbishing the old roofing material.
So, answer is best of possible options.
I get new insulation.
No cost to me.
I suspect I even get the "used" roofing material.
It's a pain, but at least it will get fixed... at least that's the promise and plan.
texasjohn
Super Member
So, here's the deal.
Mueller rep called, they will either pay me $6000 or replace the insulation.
Good for Mueller... they get my vote of approval for customer service.
Question is... take the $ or replace the insulation.
What is installed is bubble insulation, foil one side, white (cracking) barrier on the other with bubbles in the sandwich. Roof and sides are both bubble insulation installed. Flaking is worst on roof, but sides involved as well.
I'm assuming that the foil is responsible for 85% or more of the reflectivity of radiant energy and that the bubble is just mostly a backing . Heat escaping during winter is of no concern, building is not heated, nor airtight.
I'm thinking that leaving the existing bubble wrap in place to crack and flake off for the next several years is an option.... it is a workshop after all... and that the foil will stay in place, thus maintaining the primary function of reflecting radiant energy and keeping the workshop reasonably cool.
I could install numerous fans and other cooling devices for the $6000.
Comments? Am I missing something?
What would you do??
Mueller rep called, they will either pay me $6000 or replace the insulation.
Good for Mueller... they get my vote of approval for customer service.
Question is... take the $ or replace the insulation.
What is installed is bubble insulation, foil one side, white (cracking) barrier on the other with bubbles in the sandwich. Roof and sides are both bubble insulation installed. Flaking is worst on roof, but sides involved as well.
I'm assuming that the foil is responsible for 85% or more of the reflectivity of radiant energy and that the bubble is just mostly a backing . Heat escaping during winter is of no concern, building is not heated, nor airtight.
I'm thinking that leaving the existing bubble wrap in place to crack and flake off for the next several years is an option.... it is a workshop after all... and that the foil will stay in place, thus maintaining the primary function of reflecting radiant energy and keeping the workshop reasonably cool.
I could install numerous fans and other cooling devices for the $6000.
Comments? Am I missing something?
What would you do??
First off I have to agree John , on Mueller,s agreement to reimburse for the failed product , Sounds like they are a stand up company .
If it was Me I,d do the same , take the 6 grand & live with it . Like you said its a workshop . 6 grand would go a long way to insulate & put some type of interior sheeting up to make a nicer workshop , if you decided to later on .
I also would be concerned about removing & replacing the metal back , even using the same side metal . To many posable new problems would be my concern , especially if the flaking is the only issue . Like you said the foil facing will still be doing its job IMO .
Since its not heated I,d really say its a no brainer . But thats just me . Best of luck with your decision . . Bob
If it was Me I,d do the same , take the 6 grand & live with it . Like you said its a workshop . 6 grand would go a long way to insulate & put some type of interior sheeting up to make a nicer workshop , if you decided to later on .
I also would be concerned about removing & replacing the metal back , even using the same side metal . To many posable new problems would be my concern , especially if the flaking is the only issue . Like you said the foil facing will still be doing its job IMO .
Since its not heated I,d really say its a no brainer . But thats just me . Best of luck with your decision .
. Bob