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Title: Thermal Barrier to lower energy costs...
Post by: lokki on June 17, 2005, 05:22:47 pm

Hi,
Saw this recently and one of HGTV  (I want that).

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/rm_home_ext_weatherproof/article/0,1797,HGTV_3740_3760237,00.html#paint

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/rm_plumbing_toilets/article/0,1797,HGTV_3777_3685936,00.html#paint

http://www.insuladd.com/
Paint additives that help insulate your house from the elements.

Anyway i had bought this product a few years a go and used it to paint the garage (initially only the door and later the rest of the garage) and it definetly made a big difference for us. Not sure how it translates to energy savings but the garage is much cooler. I can actually do some work there when I get home (Currently it has been in the high 90's before I put this stuff on the heat was unbearable in the garage )

Sherwin Williams sells it's own brand of pre mixed paint (not sure if this stuff can be used decorative)

http://www.sherwin.com/press/consumer/2005%20Releases/20050113_E-Barrier.jsp

I always meant to go back and pain the inside of the attic with this stuff but never did it.

Title: Re: Thermal Barrier to lower energy costs...
Post by: grueinthebox on June 17, 2005, 07:13:18 pm

We put that stuff in the attic, and it did absolutely nothing for temperatures or energy costs.  Was a complete waste of time and money.

Title: Re: Thermal Barrier to lower energy costs...
Post by: lokki on June 17, 2005, 07:31:35 pm

Interesting which stuff. I'm thinking of using the sherwin williams e-barrier is that what you used?