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Reflectix Insulation
Hey folks,
I'm considering insulating my floor joists with Reflectix (5/16" bubble wrap with aluminum foil on both sides). From what I've read it's supposed to work well at preventing moisture from rising into the home through a dirt crawlspace ... which is what I have. Additionally, it's supposed to insulate relatively well. I'm told I could simply cover the dirt with 6 to 10 Mil plastic however I like the idea of doing one thing Installing the Reflectix and getting two things back ... insulated floors and a vapor barrier.
Has any one had any experience with this stuff?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Rick
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Thanks for the info folks.
I do have couple questions about the relectix for Peters or any one else who’d like to wade in. The reflectix isn't placed directly against the floor ... it's attached to the floor joists nearest the dirt crawl space, creating a dead air space. This is supposed to reflect radiant heat back up into the living area, simultaneously drying any moisture trapped in the dead air space ... at least that's how I read it.
Question 1.
Do you still have reservations about installing reflectix give this method of installation?
Question 2
Any other ways to address moisture rising up from a dirt crawl space?
Thanks again for your help
Rick
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Your right K, and thanks for the info, however if the relectix works as advertised it's supposed to eliminate moisture and insulate at the same time. Nice two for one if it works.
Be interesting to hear from someone who's used this stuff in a crawl space application and how it turned out uh.
Rick
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K,
Hmm ... Did you notice how they insulated the floors?
And thanks again for any/all input
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K,
I'm not familiar with icynene foam but I like the idea of someone else handling the job ... just have to see how costly it is. Then sell the idea to the wife 
Thanks again K
Rick
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