You can buy this stuff with a peelable self adhesive backing. I lined my fitted wardrobes with it, they were situated on an outside wall. Massive difference, the wall is warm, not damp
Thats very convenient I wasnt aware of that👍 Thank you for the info! That can be used on concrete surfaces as well! Cool! Oh yeah I agree difference is massive!
My big concern would be mold between the wall you're covering up & the reflect texts because it's going right up against the wall. Would be a great idea to do a follow up video in 6 months to a year to where you peel some of it off to see what's happening between the wall and the Is foil product
This insulation is a vapour barrier. Moisture cannot migrate through, so there will be no mould behind. It’s a fundamental requirement of any insulation system.
@@davidelliott5843 I think both of you and Judy have fair points. As you say, no moisture transfer from interior to sheetrock, so the application is great for permanent, semi-permanent cold climates or hot dry climates. In hot, humid climates, the foil will drop to near dew point temperature in the spring, summer, fall by way of AC (over the course of days). The damp warm air from the inner side of the poorly insulated wall void will condensate on the back of the sheetrock due to 6-7 degree dew point temperature gradient. Then molding will begin
yes, there is a reason that vapor barriers are between the drywall and the exterior. if the wall is cold it will create condensation. she would see the same kind of heat retention by simply using 2mil plastic that foam core is doing almost nothing. this will definitely create mold. it would be better to put strapping on the wall then another layer of drywall if you don't want to address the real cause of the poorly insulated wall.
I lived in a camper trailer a couple of years ago that had a lot of windows and a huge glass sliding door, spraying a mist of water on the cleaned glass stuck the smooth side of bubble wrap very well and helped a bunch in reducing heat loss. Also eliminated condensation running down and collecting in the window sill.
And if someone tried to brake in the bubbles would pop and they would think they were being shot at and run away. Talk about duel usage, Wow INSULATION AND SECURITY!!!!!
Two years ago I battened a wall and covered with two layers of bubble wrap and three layers of foil in alternating layers. Foil edges overlapped and spray glued. Top face is drywall plasterboard. It has totally stopped the persistent damp and mould for very reasonable cost. It’s that good we can allow soft furnishings to touch the wall. Previously they became damp and mouldy. Not any more.
Thinking of doing something similar.. can i ask, did you apply the plasterboard directly over the foil or did you add another level of battens ontop of the foil and then plasterboard. In affect to create an air gap both sides - wall side and plasterboard side. Ive battened my walls already and thinking of applying the foil insulation to the inside of the battens and on the brick wall and then plasterboard over screwed into the battens. From all the research i find they say an air gap is imperative for radiant style foil insulation to work but i cant afford to lose more space by adding another level of battens. Just curious to see how you did it?
Half of my garage was turned into a game room by the previous owners, it’s a nice addition but very cold, with this I can do the wall that’s shared with the garage, thanks.
I had a challenge in my midlife, homeless but capable, I used reflectix for a 12x12 storage unit in Tysons Corner Virginia, lived there for a little over a year and it worked well in a non-heated environment on the outside of my unit. Moral to story: Pay yourself 8-20% of net salary for a rainy day season that can last more than 6 months, hopefully. But most of us do live beyond our means.
Good advice about rainy day fund. When you have that, save for retirement. Because those years you are working and saving, the savings will grow. Exactly what I did as a single mom, now enjoying a comfortable retirement.
Just put a similar product over my old windows. The temperature is much more comfortable than just the shrink wrap over the windows like I used for the last 6 years. I'll also be able to reuse this every year. Wish I'd thought of it sooner.
Wow, pretty cool. I used .05 insulation Formular board last year - only to learn it is not good for you to have exposed and can affect your breathing. With that being said, I am going to try this. Looks easy enough for a weekend project for me.
Thank you so much for making this video. I had no idea this could be done. I have an older home too so this product is needed in some of my rooms. Can't wait to get started !
Great job, I'm after using this on my pub shed, although it was insulated it was still losing the heat quickly in the winter months, I didn't know if wallpapering it would work until I seen this video last week. So thought I better come back and thank you for saving me a hole lot of money 👍
Oh wow thats so awesome! I am very happy for you😍 And I really appreciate you taking your time and come back to update us! I am very happy with my results as well and thinking of doing this at different locations in my house!
@@WadaGoodIdea lovely job!!! You could have maybe used a hanging loose bamboo trails curtain...or made something similar. I loved result. My problem is too hot in summer..n little cooler in winter...for maybe one month. Does it work to keep cool in summer??? Thanks again. Subbed. Xxxx Spanish hot island, not mainland!
@@y.t.a180 Have only had a few warm days here is Scotland this year but it seems to be working both ways, my shed doesn't heat up as much since I have done this, but keeps the heat in much better when it's cold and I used the heating. Although I have since changed the overall look, I put sheets of 5mm plywood over all of it then made ply panels, as I wanted an old style irish pub look to my shed.
@@y.t.a180 Thank you! I had really good results in the winter time to keep warm but its been getting warm here and I dont think reflectix is as effective in the heat than it is in the cold!
Thank you. I live in a very old trailer and these rolls would be easier and then I will wall paper. You’re the best! I appreciate you and your efforts for sharing. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽♥️
Awesome idea for on a budget applications. I will be doing something similar for my garage. It has completed walls without insulation. Thanks for the idea.
@@WadaGoodIdea Yes they are self sticking , i wished id used the thermal roll you used first with them ,my outer walls are always cold in winter times , great idea for a cheap fix!
Good quality foam boards outside quality like roofmate from pir or pur are fire resistant and very easy to work with! They give a good background for wood, paper…if you use the ones you can plaster it looks very nice!
That's great! I have knob-and-tube wiring, so it can't be insulated, in the walls. I luv this idea, but I think I would just use it during the winter, so I'd just affix it at the top. Something is better than nothing, even if it isn't pretty! Thank you! Great job!!
"Infrared thermometers have good accuracy when measuring most objects, but shiny, reflective surfaces can be a challenge. You should be especially wary when measuring the temperature of shiny metal objects, but even reflections off of glossy paint can affect accuracy. Putting a piece of non-reflective tape (such as electrical tape) over the shiny surface or applying some flat paint gives you a target from which you can get a better measurement."
I have a metal building with sheet metal on the out side and on the inside, when the building was being built the builders put this insulation on the outside of the frame then put the sheet metal over the insulation. My wife and I installed the sheet metal on the ceiling and the inside walls but before we installed the sheet metal on the walls we installed it over the frame the put the sheet metal over top of the insulation and it is working great. In the U.S. that type of insulation is call dubble bubble insulation.
Hello TUBA sorry I do not know your name, but TUBA is a nice name. I have renovating Historical homes and buildings for many years. I am happy to hear that you inform us all about the importance of an 'AIR GAP'.I was very impressed with your video to quickly improve your homes energy Envelope, using foil tape is very important. Every little bit of cold air will quickly add up to a substantial amount. Air flow not only improves the R-Value, it also prevents humidity trapped to rot the exterior sheathing, but only if the wall was removed to the original exterior. Again I liked the product you used in your video and would consider it in an appropriate job.
For moisture that condenses out of warm room air onto the cold wall surface - covering that wall means the space behind must be air tight so there can’t be a stream of warm room air feeding moisture to the area, which seems to have been accomplished here (?).
Here in the UK, we have PIR insulation and Plasterboard (gyprock board) combined, it can be stuck directly onto the wall with no vapour barrier needed, a must for the older 19th century terraced housed we have here.
I am going to buy some Reflectix. I like your video. I just have a 16" section of wall that is poorly insulated. Just with my hand I can feel the heat this summer. It's an old mobile home so I believe the insulation has fallen over the years. Thank you!
Thanks for the tip! Great video, the energy crisis is coming to Europe, so I started looking for a cheap but good heat insulation method. great video. Greetings from Hungary.
Great idea! Love these kinds of fixes. Like insulting window shades, and all. But what about trapping moisture in between the wall and foil? Just wondering. Thank you!
You should have checked the temperature gun after installing Reflexitive to measure the improvement difference. Also the Reflexitive has an R-6 rating I believe which is minor insulation. Good insulation starts at R-30.
Standard 2x4 wall construction calls for R-13 insulation. The above is a clever quick fix. My concern is will moisture condense behind the added insulation and cause a mold issue. She should peek behind after winter.
Thank you and yes I have checked the back of the insulation several times already and I have been using this for over two years and so far so good no moisture nor mold seen!👍 Here is the link to my other video talking about this issue th-cam.com/video/yRO5P-_f5-o/w-d-xo.html
@@andyeverett1957 condensation grows on things not from things. Do you check behind your wallpaper for condensation? How do you think waterproof paint works? You think condensation can "get behind" it? 🙄
@@WadaGoodIdea thanks for the update. Don't listen to these guys they clearly know a barrel full of nothing between them. Great video, we're looking to do something similar in our home.
@@TheFakeyCakeMaker Unless all the seams of the applied reflective insulation are sealed it's possible for moisture in the air to get behind the reflective film it's a possibility. The added insulation makes the walls behind the insulation colder if that temperature is below the dew point water vapor will condense. I commented that it was a great idea I'm considering something like that for our house as well just looking out for possible problems have a good day.
To add an air space between Reflectix & the drywall, tack on furring strips (1/4"), then adhere or tack the foil stuff to the furring strips. Is REFLECTIX the best product for this? Please advise.
@@NapoleonDynamites I tested the spray paint and didnt really work paint was not sticking to the surface it runs off! I wonder what type of paint Mike Dennington used! Maybe chalk paint might work?🤔
@@WadaGoodIdea I done mine around my fireplace in the shed with a metal spray paint, ie a sticky paint, 3 light coats over it and it worked perfectly 👍
Yes that's a possibility but you can try to paint your wall with a mold killing primer or paint before you apply reflectix and check the back side of the material every once in a while to see if anything is growing!
I love reflectix and have used it so many ways. Im pretty sure there is going to be mold. I did have atleast. It does make things more heatable. Thx for the idea.
I have the same problem with cold walls at my house, and I was looking for a way to remedy that. With the lack of insulation, I also deal with a lot of noise that comes in through the walls. After you finished this project, did it quiet down any of the outside noise that you might've heard before?
Lose - lost - not winning. Loose - not restrained (tight). Example : The horse broke down the door and got loose. Also: Loose fitting garments are cooler in hot weather. Spell check doesn't know the difference. Many people born and raised here don't, either. I blame it on substandard public schools. Nice job making a cold room warmer with little effort and cost. I am thinking about constructing a survival shed lined with polystyrene foam board insulation. A lining of Reflectix would help minimize the fire hazard when using a small wood stove.👍
The infrared thermometer will not give you an accurate reading when you move between the wall and the foil. That because the emissivity values of the two surfaces are likely to be very different. I see these non contact thermometers being misused all the time. The thermometer instructions should explain how to compensate for different emissivity values to give accurate readings.
Huh thats interesting I have to research that! But I used this thermometer on wood floor after I insulated the bottom of it I measured the same wood surface and got the similar temperature improvement! Its another "video how to insulate cold floors". But I understand your point definitely some thing to consider! Thank you for the info👍
@@evitaceleste1906 I love it! We had a very cold winter this year and the room with this insulation was nice and warm! Before I could feel the cold coming from that wall!
Thank you for sharing. Since my house is old and insulation poor I was thinking to add more insulation between the walls (not foam) this is a good idea. New to your channel and new subscriber here.
You said it works by reflection therefore needs a gap then stuck it on the wall and covered it with wallpaper so now it doesn't reflect in either direction so you might as well have used a single layer of bubblewrap.
Ya, I don't think I wanna be digging staples out of my walls in the Spring time. I wonder if the self sticking leaves any residue when peeled off in the Spring time!??
Now to locate that silver stuff (in winter my house is freezing, a big fireplace would be cool but not an option, cold box was built in the 70s), during summer an indoor pool would beat the Heat, it is cooler outside then inside. Wooden floors and that garbage honey comb walls don't make it easy. So insulation for the walls and rugs for the floors is the way it's headed.
your IR thermometer will not give you an accurate reading off of a reflective surface. What you're measuring is the wall behind you reflecting off the surface. Put a piece of black tape on it and measure the temperature of that. Also...these are most effective if they're not in contact with the surface you're insulating. The radiative transfer can't be blocked if the heat is being transferred through conduction
Looks great! Will try the paper over my existing reflex stuff. Really makes a difference. What brand is the wall paper? The nail setter--- wondered what those things were for😁 learn something new every day!!
If you are going to do this, I would use like the sheets of brick textured wood wall panels and put them over this if you gonna do extra insulation in this manor.
Hmmm, you didn't say when the house was built. I'm in a 80 year old "ranch house" with 1 inch (25cm) clapboard interior walls. No drywall. Also, houses at that time were "insulated" with newspaper or wool batting. Over the years, the insulation compresses and looses its insulation value (R value). Usually, to reinsulate requires drilling holes in the outside walls. And filling the walls with blown in insulation. The process is invasive and expensive to be done right.
This looks serviceable, but I'll be trying to get something more permanent, reliable, fixed, and done professionally than by myself. Plus, I hate wallpapers, they look tacky. I lived in an old apartment completely covered with a thick wallpaper and whomever thought that was a good idea, should've been fired.
That's funny I was just thinking about doing something like that. I also have an old house and there is no insulation in the outer walls. I thought everybody would think I was crazy lol
Nice project, you could have used cardboard (several layers) and standard aluminium kitchen foil. Works really great and flat as a shiny wall. The air bubbles are basically not doing much, it is the aluminium reflection that is key. Try it with some area you want and test the temperature.
Hi can you do an updated video please of how the effects are during the summer ? I have a very cold loft/attic during the winter and in the summer it’s get very hot and uncomfortable. An update would be great. Thanks
Hi! I can quickly give you an update here! My attic room also gets very hot in the summer and unfortunately reflectix didnt help with that😞 Its effective only with the cold at least thats my observation! I hope this helps!
@@WadaGoodIdea Reflectix would work in the attic as far as you leave an air gap between the roof and the film. With no air gaps, the heat is directly transferred and doesn't radiate. The system is called radiant barrier.
@@hope2029 Depending on your situation, if you have blown insulation you can lay down perforated radiant barrier directly on top of it. Reflectix is not perforated and wouldn't let the moisture escaped which can lead to mold. A good idea would be to have an energy audit, these guys can tell you about remedies in your particular case.
One inch (25mm) thick of rigid polyurethane board will give far greater insulation.... And will give a flatter finish.... The main trouble with using either the aluminium bubble wrap and the pu board is that it's easy to damage the surface by accident after finishing.... But yes, the aluminium bubble wrap is quick.....
Yes like you said with the foam board there is a fire risk but reflextic is fire rated! And, definitely the right way is the proper insulation plus plasterboard!
I’m trying to get ideas for temporary insulation for the winter and fall months. I am shy to turn the heat back on because of price and the amount of heat that gets out. A typical winter day requires me to crank it up a lot. I’m going to see if I can get this stuff and put it into cardboard or something ridged to place temporarily.
If there are windows in a wall, heat loss thru the wall will be negligible. Even the best windows equal a hole in the wall compared to even ununsulated walls.
You can buy this stuff with a peelable self adhesive backing. I lined my fitted wardrobes with it, they were situated on an outside wall. Massive difference, the wall is warm, not damp
Thats very convenient I wasnt aware of that👍 Thank you for the info! That can be used on concrete surfaces as well! Cool! Oh yeah I agree difference is massive!
What is it called?
Have you noticed a significant difference with the house being warmer?
Also, Will it retain cool air in the summer? Thank you.
What is it called? Where can you buy it from?
Link ?
Wow got an Old house no insulation hollow walls,no money, this is the best of the best idear....thank you .
My big concern would be mold between the wall you're covering up & the reflect texts because it's going right up against the wall. Would be a great idea to do a follow up video in 6 months to a year to where you peel some of it off to see what's happening between the wall and the Is foil product
Exactly.
This insulation is a vapour barrier. Moisture cannot migrate through, so there will be no mould behind.
It’s a fundamental requirement of any insulation system.
@@davidelliott5843 yep, there's never been mold in a house ever
@@davidelliott5843 I think both of you and Judy have fair points. As you say, no moisture transfer from interior to sheetrock, so the application is great for permanent, semi-permanent cold climates or hot dry climates. In hot, humid climates, the foil will drop to near dew point temperature in the spring, summer, fall by way of AC (over the course of days). The damp warm air from the inner side of the poorly insulated wall void will condensate on the back of the sheetrock due to 6-7 degree dew point temperature gradient. Then molding will begin
yes, there is a reason that vapor barriers are between the drywall and the exterior. if the wall is cold it will create condensation. she would see the same kind of heat retention by simply using 2mil plastic that foam core is doing almost nothing. this will definitely create mold. it would be better to put strapping on the wall then another layer of drywall if you don't want to address the real cause of the poorly insulated wall.
I lived in a camper trailer a couple of years ago that had a lot of windows and a huge glass sliding door, spraying a mist of water on the cleaned glass stuck the smooth side of bubble wrap very well and helped a bunch in reducing heat loss. Also eliminated condensation running down and collecting in the window sill.
Sooo bubble wrap on my old plaster wall
And if someone tried to brake in the bubbles would pop and they would think they were being shot at and run away. Talk about duel usage, Wow INSULATION AND SECURITY!!!!!
Two years ago I battened a wall and covered with two layers of bubble wrap and three layers of foil in alternating layers. Foil edges overlapped and spray glued. Top face is drywall plasterboard. It has totally stopped the persistent damp and mould for very reasonable cost. It’s that good we can allow soft furnishings to touch the wall. Previously they became damp and mouldy. Not any more.
Thinking of doing something similar.. can i ask, did you apply the plasterboard directly over the foil or did you add another level of battens ontop of the foil and then plasterboard. In affect to create an air gap both sides - wall side and plasterboard side.
Ive battened my walls already and thinking of applying the foil insulation to the inside of the battens and on the brick wall and then plasterboard over screwed into the battens. From all the research i find they say an air gap is imperative for radiant style foil insulation to work but i cant afford to lose more space by adding another level of battens. Just curious to see how you did it?
A dehumidifier or improved ventilation would have been easier.
@@matimusthegreat hello.you're describing my project. how did it all work out for you?
Half of my garage was turned into a game room by the previous owners, it’s a nice addition but very cold, with this I can do the wall that’s shared with the garage, thanks.
I had a challenge in my midlife, homeless but capable, I used reflectix for a 12x12 storage unit in Tysons Corner Virginia, lived there for a little over a year and it worked well in a non-heated environment on the outside of my unit.
Moral to story: Pay yourself 8-20% of net salary for a rainy day season that can last more than 6 months, hopefully. But most of us do live beyond our means.
Good advice about rainy day fund. When you have that, save for retirement. Because those years you are working and saving, the savings will grow. Exactly what I did as a single mom, now enjoying a comfortable retirement.
Just put a similar product over my old windows. The temperature is much more comfortable than just the shrink wrap over the windows like I used for the last 6 years. I'll also be able to reuse this every year. Wish I'd thought of it sooner.
Wow, pretty cool. I used .05 insulation Formular board last year - only to learn it is not good for you to have exposed and can affect your breathing. With that being said, I am going to try this. Looks easy enough for a weekend project for me.
You did a great job adding the wallpaper! Nice straight lines and looked professional!
Thank you so much for making this video. I had no idea this could be done. I have an older home too so this product is needed in some of my rooms. Can't wait to get started !
I made myself a Reflectix hat and cape to keep myself warm. Looks funny, but keeps myself warm.
👍🤫👍
Great job, I'm after using this on my pub shed, although it was insulated it was still losing the heat quickly in the winter months, I didn't know if wallpapering it would work until I seen this video last week. So thought I better come back and thank you for saving me a hole lot of money 👍
Oh wow thats so awesome! I am very happy for you😍 And I really appreciate you taking your time and come back to update us! I am very happy with my results as well and thinking of doing this at different locations in my house!
Did temperature change much with wallpaper on??? The Lady never did check in video.
Is insulation expensive?
@@WadaGoodIdea lovely job!!! You could have maybe used a hanging loose bamboo trails curtain...or made something similar. I loved result.
My problem is too hot in summer..n little cooler in winter...for maybe one month.
Does it work to keep cool in summer???
Thanks again.
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Spanish hot island, not mainland!
@@y.t.a180 Have only had a few warm days here is Scotland this year but it seems to be working both ways, my shed doesn't heat up as much since I have done this, but keeps the heat in much better when it's cold and I used the heating. Although I have since changed the overall look, I put sheets of 5mm plywood over all of it then made ply panels, as I wanted an old style irish pub look to my shed.
@@y.t.a180 Thank you! I had really good results in the winter time to keep warm but its been getting warm here and I dont think reflectix is as effective in the heat than it is in the cold!
Thank you. I live in a very old trailer and these rolls would be easier and then I will wall paper. You’re the best! I appreciate you and your efforts for sharing. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽♥️
Great idea 👍Need this right now , feel like wrapping my house with the weather we have coming. It's cold❄
I am so happy to have found your channel. This is a great solution to our cold room and it’s something I can afford and do.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome idea for on a budget applications. I will be doing something similar for my garage. It has completed walls without insulation. Thanks for the idea.
WOW - I tried it right away and came out beautiful!
Wonderful!
Thank you! I did this and added foam wall tiles on top for added insulation and it definitely helped my cold sunroom!
Awesome!👍 Foam wall tiles are great idea! Are they self sticking?
@@WadaGoodIdea Yes they are self sticking , i wished id used the thermal roll you used first with them ,my outer walls are always cold in winter times , great idea for a cheap fix!
What sort of foam wall tiles. Polystyrene is a fire hazard.
@@billgreen576 EPS is a fire hazard, but polyisoboard is not.
@@CADreemzMold is what I would be afraid of when adding insulation to inside. Dew point and no ventilation to air it out rots wood nicely.
Good quality foam boards outside quality like roofmate from pir or pur are fire resistant and very easy to work with! They give a good background for wood, paper…if you use the ones you can plaster it looks very nice!
That's great! I have knob-and-tube wiring, so it can't be insulated, in the walls. I luv this idea, but I think I would just use it during the winter, so I'd just affix it at the top. Something is better than nothing, even if it isn't pretty! Thank you! Great job!!
Your wall turned out nice, especially qith the peeling wallpaper. That can be a challenge to work with.
"Infrared thermometers have good accuracy when measuring most objects, but shiny, reflective surfaces can be a challenge. You should be especially wary when measuring the temperature of shiny metal objects, but even reflections off of glossy paint can affect accuracy. Putting a piece of non-reflective tape (such as electrical tape) over the shiny surface or applying some flat paint gives you a target from which you can get a better measurement."
I used this on my attic pull down stairs. They are right above my thermostat. My gas bill seems to prove that it helps.
I have a metal building with sheet metal on the out side and on the inside, when the building was being built the builders put this insulation on the outside of the frame then put the sheet metal over the insulation. My wife and I installed the sheet metal on the ceiling and the inside walls but before we installed the sheet metal on the walls we installed it over the frame the put the sheet metal over top of the insulation and it is working great. In the U.S. that type of insulation is call dubble bubble insulation.
Hello TUBA sorry I do not know your name, but TUBA is a nice name. I have renovating Historical homes and buildings for many years. I am happy to hear that you inform us all about the importance of an 'AIR GAP'.I was very impressed with your video to quickly improve your homes energy Envelope, using foil tape is very important. Every little bit of cold air will quickly add up to a substantial amount. Air flow not only improves the R-Value, it also prevents humidity trapped to rot the exterior sheathing, but only if the wall was removed to the original exterior.
Again I liked the product you used in your video and would consider it in an appropriate job.
For moisture that condenses out of warm room air onto the cold wall surface - covering that wall means the space behind must be air tight so there can’t be a stream of warm room air feeding moisture to the area, which seems to have been accomplished here (?).
Wow this is what I have been wanting, my flat is freezing in the winter.
Perfect! Do it! You will be happy!
we also put two layers of plastic window insulation up! In my cold state the phrase is "comfort over fashion" thanks
I had thought about this idea to add insulation to my walls, but covering with wall paneling. I love being able to see how wallpaper works.
Here in the UK, we have PIR insulation and Plasterboard (gyprock board) combined, it can be stuck directly onto the wall with no vapour barrier needed, a must for the older 19th century terraced housed we have here.
I am going to buy some Reflectix. I like your video. I just have a 16" section of wall that is poorly insulated. Just with my hand I can feel the heat this summer. It's an old mobile home so I believe the insulation has fallen over the years. Thank you!
Thanks for the tip! Great video, the energy crisis is coming to Europe, so I started looking for a cheap but good heat insulation method.
great video.
Greetings from Hungary.
You are welcome Carl greeting back to Hungary🤗
Great idea! Love these kinds of fixes. Like insulting window shades, and all. But what about trapping moisture in between the wall and foil? Just wondering. Thank you!
How about drilling a few holes and spraying in foam insulation into the walls?
Thanks so much for this tip. Can you post the new temperature readings after the insulation installation? Thank you.
You should have checked the temperature gun after installing Reflexitive to measure the improvement difference. Also the Reflexitive has an R-6 rating I believe which is minor insulation. Good insulation starts at R-30.
Standard 2x4 wall construction calls for R-13 insulation. The above is a clever quick fix. My concern is will moisture condense behind the added insulation and cause a mold issue. She should peek behind after winter.
Thank you and yes I have checked the back of the insulation several times already and I have been using this for over two years and so far so good no moisture nor mold seen!👍 Here is the link to my other video talking about this issue th-cam.com/video/yRO5P-_f5-o/w-d-xo.html
@@andyeverett1957 condensation grows on things not from things. Do you check behind your wallpaper for condensation? How do you think waterproof paint works? You think condensation can "get behind" it? 🙄
@@WadaGoodIdea thanks for the update. Don't listen to these guys they clearly know a barrel full of nothing between them. Great video, we're looking to do something similar in our home.
@@TheFakeyCakeMaker Unless all the seams of the applied reflective insulation are sealed it's possible for moisture in the air to get behind the reflective film it's a possibility. The added insulation makes the walls behind the insulation colder if that temperature is below the dew point water vapor will condense. I commented that it was a great idea I'm considering something like that for our house as well just looking out for possible problems have a good day.
To add an air space between Reflectix & the drywall, tack on furring strips (1/4"), then adhere or tack the foil stuff to the furring strips.
Is REFLECTIX the best product for this? Please advise.
Great idea. How about 1/2 inch ones?
Also, Don’t you need it to be up against the wall though so it stops the cold from coming in?
I did this and it really does work its great. I painted mine.
Did you really? That sounds great how the paint looks?
Which product did you use? And did the paint not peal off?
@@barneya7x542 I'm guessing it was a spray paint,
@@NapoleonDynamites I tested the spray paint and didnt really work paint was not sticking to the surface it runs off! I wonder what type of paint Mike Dennington used! Maybe chalk paint might work?🤔
@@WadaGoodIdea I done mine around my fireplace in the shed with a metal spray paint, ie a sticky paint, 3 light coats over it and it worked perfectly 👍
Nice video! I love how you concealed the insulation. Does this also work for Summer? and Reduce heat coming through walls? Thanks for sharing!
Any layers you add like that would reduce both the cold in winter and the heat in summer.
I live in Wisconsin. If I did this, it would likely cause mold growth in between the wall and the thermal barrier.
Yes that's a possibility but you can try to paint your wall with a mold killing primer or paint before you apply reflectix and check the back side of the material every once in a while to see if anything is growing!
Beautiful, great job! It will give the warmth you are looking for, for sure.
I love reflectix and have used it so many ways. Im pretty sure there is going to be mold. I did have atleast. It does make things more heatable. Thx for the idea.
I have the same problem with cold walls at my house, and I was looking for a way to remedy that. With the lack of insulation, I also deal with a lot of noise that comes in through the walls. After you finished this project, did it quiet down any of the outside noise that you might've heard before?
That’s not a sound barrier.
Cover thermal Roll with cork tiles. They cut out sound by a lot. There’s Cork wall-covering that’s thinner than cork tiles. Use the correct glue.
There’s special noise reducing paint you can use.
Lose - lost - not winning.
Loose - not restrained (tight). Example : The horse broke down the door and got loose. Also: Loose fitting garments are cooler in hot weather.
Spell check doesn't know the difference.
Many people born and raised here don't, either. I blame it on substandard public schools.
Nice job making a cold room warmer with little effort and cost.
I am thinking about constructing a survival shed lined with polystyrene foam board insulation. A lining of Reflectix would help minimize the fire hazard when using a small wood stove.👍
The infrared thermometer will not give you an accurate reading when you move between the wall and the foil. That because the emissivity values of the two surfaces are likely to be very different. I see these non contact thermometers being misused all the time. The thermometer instructions should explain how to compensate for different emissivity values to give accurate readings.
Huh thats interesting I have to research that! But I used this thermometer on wood floor after I insulated the bottom of it I measured the same wood surface and got the similar temperature improvement! Its another "video how to insulate cold floors". But I understand your point definitely some thing to consider! Thank you for the info👍
@@WadaGoodIdea now that you been there a few months, is there a change when you're working?
@@evitaceleste1906 I love it! We had a very cold winter this year and the room with this insulation was nice and warm! Before I could feel the cold coming from that wall!
@@WadaGoodIdea Was there a difference between the single layer of Reflectix and the 2nd layer in the corner? If so, what was it?
Good job. I will try this on my bedroom addition room which is always cold in the winter. Thank you
Awesome! Let us know how it works out for you!
Thank you for sharing. Since my house is old and insulation poor I was thinking to add more insulation between the walls (not foam) this is a good idea. New to your channel and new subscriber here.
One of the best DIY projects ever!!!
Excellent. I'm doing a small entrance tomorrow. You solved my problem!!!! Yaaaaah.
Thankful 👌👍 well explained and to the point! Great vid 🙌
Appreciate it! So glad to hear that😍
Is there any condensation between the layers?
this is amazing! love your videos, they are all useful to me, please upload more :)
Thank you! Will do!
the conclusion panels are good solution
You said it works by reflection therefore needs a gap then stuck it on the wall and covered it with wallpaper so now it doesn't reflect in either direction so you might as well have used a single layer of bubblewrap.
This is perfect information for apartment living.
This is absolutely genius I rent and the insulation is terrible
what a terrific idea! I think you did a wonderful job and I like the white brick paper.
Ya, I don't think I wanna be digging staples out of my walls in the Spring time. I wonder if the self sticking leaves any residue when peeled off in the Spring time!??
Now to locate that silver stuff (in winter my house is freezing, a big fireplace would be cool but not an option, cold box was built in the 70s), during summer an indoor pool would beat the Heat, it is cooler outside then inside.
Wooden floors and that garbage honey comb walls don't make it easy.
So insulation for the walls and rugs for the floors is the way it's headed.
Thats is a really cost friendly imsulation and easy to use also great video.
It really is! And thank you so much for watching👍
your IR thermometer will not give you an accurate reading off of a reflective surface. What you're measuring is the wall behind you reflecting off the surface. Put a piece of black tape on it and measure the temperature of that. Also...these are most effective if they're not in contact with the surface you're insulating. The radiative transfer can't be blocked if the heat is being transferred through conduction
Great idea, and it looks nice. Good job!
Looks great! Will try the paper over my existing reflex stuff. Really makes a difference. What brand is the wall paper?
The nail setter--- wondered what those things were for😁 learn something new every day!!
Thank you fly 202! Wallpaper is from Amazon its Yancorp brand!
This is amazing loved the video I was looking for a good idea to insulate my room i will be doing this thank you
You are so welcome! Glad this was helpful!
If you are going to do this, I would use like the sheets of brick textured wood wall panels and put them over this if you gonna do extra insulation in this manor.
Real solution, build better houses USA !!!
😂 yes that too!👍
How, exactly, is that a solution to existing houses?
True that. But if you think USA is bad, most other countries are even worse.
Hmmm, you didn't say when the house was built.
I'm in a 80 year old "ranch house" with 1 inch (25cm) clapboard interior walls. No drywall.
Also, houses at that time were "insulated" with newspaper or wool batting. Over the years, the insulation compresses and looses its insulation value (R value).
Usually, to reinsulate requires drilling holes in the outside walls. And filling the walls with blown in insulation.
The process is invasive and expensive to be done right.
@@shadowulf really interesting! Thanks you!
I like it. I'm gonna do this. My bedroom wall and closet r freezing cold.
WOW I'M GOING TO TRY IT OUT. THANKS FOR SHARING
You are welcome! Have fun!
Thank you. This is what I have been needing to do.
This looks serviceable, but I'll be trying to get something more permanent, reliable, fixed, and done professionally than by myself.
Plus, I hate wallpapers, they look tacky. I lived in an old apartment completely covered with a thick wallpaper and whomever thought that was a good idea, should've been fired.
That's funny I was just thinking about doing something like that. I also have an old house and there is no insulation in the outer walls. I thought everybody would think I was crazy lol
The air pockets are what causes the insurance value the the reflective is for Radiant barrier.
You can paint the walls with red guard that will prevent mold but it’s expensive, red guard is available in Home Depot
Putting it directly on the wall will this not cause condensation.
It may and I made an update video on that concern! I have the link in the description!
Thank you my bed room is the coldest and ceiling in laundry room.
Thank you for sharing I need this from Japan
About plastic on the windows …that’s very important more then walls but l like what you did
Thank you for this fantastic idea! Love how yours turned out!!
Thank you! Its been a year and Im still loving it😍
wow!! what a good job done here! i could never do this project alone... welldone Tuba 😊
Thank you altayzafer I appreciate your comment❤️
@@WadaGoodIdea 🥰
Simple yet effective ❤️
you should look at blowing insulation into the wall cavities.
Nice project, you could have used cardboard (several layers) and standard aluminium kitchen foil. Works really great and flat as a shiny wall. The air bubbles are basically not doing much, it is the aluminium reflection that is key. Try it with some area you want and test the temperature.
What wld you put first? The cardboard or foil? Would you need to leave a gap between the wall and what you apply first?
@@donnajones5561 Try something.
Hi can you do an updated video please of how the effects are during the summer ? I have a very cold loft/attic during the winter and in the summer it’s get very hot and uncomfortable. An update would be great. Thanks
Hi! I can quickly give you an update here! My attic room also gets very hot in the summer and unfortunately reflectix didnt help with that😞 Its effective only with the cold at least thats my observation! I hope this helps!
@@WadaGoodIdea Reflectix would work in the attic as far as you leave an air gap between the roof and the film. With no air gaps, the heat is directly transferred and doesn't radiate. The system is called radiant barrier.
@@cyrilasfrenchyaz yes, it didnt cool my metal bldg. What can I use to keep it stuck on there especially on the ceiling?
@@hope2029 Depending on your situation, if you have blown insulation you can lay down perforated radiant barrier directly on top of it. Reflectix is not perforated and wouldn't let the moisture escaped which can lead to mold. A good idea would be to have an energy audit, these guys can tell you about remedies in your particular case.
One inch (25mm) thick of rigid polyurethane board will give far greater insulation.... And will give a flatter finish.... The main trouble with using either the aluminium bubble wrap and the pu board is that it's easy to damage the surface by accident after finishing....
But yes, the aluminium bubble wrap is quick.....
The fire risk element to this is of course, important, which is what plasterboard, and skim coat is for..... But it takes ages to do....
Yes like you said with the foam board there is a fire risk but reflextic is fire rated! And, definitely the right way is the proper insulation plus plasterboard!
@@WadaGoodIdea Unless it's my misunderstanding, the polyisoboard is not a fire hazard, but ESO board is.
Thanks for posting ! Great info. Very ingenious solution 💰🛠
Wanda we should of been friends, this is exactly the sort of thing I would do. I am gonna do it.
Awesome, thank you for this. Very helpful for where I need it.
Very smart of you and it looked very nice
I think this will cause a condensation problem.
❤ thanks I’m heading to the store now
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Welcome!
I’m trying to get ideas for temporary insulation for the winter and fall months. I am shy to turn the heat back on because of price and the amount of heat that gets out. A typical winter day requires me to crank it up a lot. I’m going to see if I can get this stuff and put it into cardboard or something ridged to place temporarily.
That foil can be used in foundation work to insulate & deter rodents. #Excellent
How about hanging some nice curtains in front of the reflective? It would add yet another layer of insulation.
Any idea why kitchen cabinets inside, are as cold as the fridge?
So this stuff is basically like one of those mylar blankets, but for your house, right? So they reflect 90% of heat waves that hit them, right?
If there are windows in a wall, heat loss thru the wall will be negligible. Even the best windows equal a hole in the wall compared to even ununsulated walls.
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Great video, well explained. Thanks Tuba
Glad you liked it👍
Great idea,i'm going to do this thank you 👍🏼