The Tennessee Valley Authority has conducted an experimental study to determine the effects of Eagle Shield energy-saving material - a material with a low emissivity surface - when Eagle Shielded with conventional fibro Eagle Shield insulation (fiberglass), on attic heat transfer during summer and winter. This study employed five small test cells exposed to ambient conditions and having small attics with gable and soffit vents to test three different Eagle Shield placements (configurations) compared to the no Eagle Shield base case configuration.  Read More »

Spinoff is NASA's annual premiere publication featuring successfully commercialized NASA technology. For more than 40 years, the NASA Commercial Technology Program has facilitated the transfer of NASA technology to the private sectors. The resulting commercialization has contributed to the development of commercial products and services in the fields of health and medicine, industry, consumer goods, computer technology, and environment. Through distribution and outreach activities, NASA technology has benefited global competition and the economy. Eagle Shield is proud to have been recognized by NASA Spinoff in 2004.   Read More »

The FPC Monitoring project has evaluated radiant barrier systems (RBS) as a new potential DSM program. The objective was to examine how the retrofit of attic radiant barriers can be expected to alter FPC residential space conditioning loads. An RBS consists of a layer of aluminum foil fastened to roof decking or roof trusses to block radiant heat transfer between the hot roof surface and the attic below. The radiant barrier can significantly lower summer heat transfer to the attic insulation and to the cooling duct system. Both of these mechanisms have strong potential impacts on cooling energy use...   Read More »  

An experimental test of a commercially installed Radiant Barrier (RB) was conducted by Texas Energy Engineers, Inc. (TEEI) during Summer 1988. This paper is a synopsis of the resulting report prepared by TEEI. The purpose of the experiment was to search for reasons as to why radiant barrier insulation users are apparently able to use less energy for air conditioning, yet stay as comfortable in their residence as those in residences without radiant barrier insulation, and to qualtify those savings...   Read More »  

What do Frank Sinatra, the Atomic Energy Commission, the Ohio State University and the National Bureau of Standards wind tunnel have in common? These days, probably not too much, but in the 1940's and '50's all were part of a rapidly growing group of building owners who sealed out summer-heat and winter-cold with an ingenious combination of dead air spaces and reflective aluminum foils found in an insulating technology known as "Radiant Barriers or Reflective Insulation."   Read More »

SPACE AGE INSULATION DERIVED FROM NASA materials is finding a myriad of new applications right here on Earth. NASA has used highly-effective radiation barriers made of aluminized polymer film since the days of the Apollo missions. The insulation ensured constant, comfortable temperatures inside the command modules and permitted the astronauts to work in their shirtsleeves.   Read More »

Eagle Shield, Inc. has developed an innovative aluminum radiant barrier product that has its origins in the space program. They call this material space technology insulation and are promoting its usefulness in insulating homes, office buildings, industrial plants, and farm buildings. Eagle Shield is made of 99 percent aluminum with a fire resistant polypropylene insert. The double sided material reflects 97 percent of the heat that strikes it and also works as a radiation barrier which makes it more efficient, less expensive and easier to install than traditional insulating materials.   Read More »

Eagle Shield Radiant Barrier provides substantial reduction in fuel costs, greater comfort, and reduction in the amount of investment dollars needed for heating and cooling equipment.   Read More »

Eagle Shield Radiant Barrier can be installed in a number of different ways for different applications.
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California Energy Commission Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and
    Non-Residential Buildings 2001