Frequently Asked Questions
ABOUT TEMPER SHIELD

How does it work?

Temper Shield is a space age reflective material.  Unlike mass insulation, which slows down the heat transfer, Temper Shield reflects heat.  To stop radiant heat, you must reflect it with a reflective barrier like Temper Shield.

How will Temper Shield keep me warmer in the winter?

Just like wrapping a baked potato in aluminum foil keeps a potato warm longer by holding the heat in, covering your attic insulation with Temper Shield holds the heat in the house.  Another analogy would be that Temper Shield in the winter works just like a space blanket, which, although very thin and lightweight holds your body heat in.  A thin space blanket can keep you warmer than several heavy blankets.

Okay, if in the winter Temper Shield keeps heat in, how can it keep it out in the summer?

Temper Shield reflects the sun's heat before it can warm up the insulation in your attic.  When the insulation stays cooler, your house stays cooler.  It may help to understand how Temper Shield will work for you if you think of other things that perform in the same way; ASTRONAUTS SPACE SUITS - keep body heat in, and reflect the sun's heat away.

Where do you install Temper Shield?

Temper Shield can be laid over your present insulation like a blanket or stapled under rafters and in crawl spaces.  With Temper Shield, the furnace and sun's heat bounces back - it does not penetrate the reflective surface.

Improve the comfort of your home and save money by making your current insulation more efficient.

Temper Shield is a space blanket for your attic.  It reduces heat transfer in both summer and winter.  Temper Shield works like the astronaut's reflective suit which protects him from both heat and cold.

Will Temper Shield make my attic hotter in the summer?

No.  In fact, research has confirmed that summertime attic temperatures will be much cooler with Temper Shield in place.

Do I have to take my old insulation out before installing Temper Shield?

No. Temper Shield actually makes your present insulation more effective.

If I lay Temper Shield on my regular insulation will it cause a moisture problem?

No.  The tiny holes in Temper Shield allow moisture to escape from your regular insulation.

I already have plenty of insulation in my attic.  Do I really need Temper Shield?

Regardless of how much insulation you have in your attic, adding Temper Shield can save on your heating and cooling expense, and keep you much more comfortable.  Energy savings in many homes for heating and cooling can range from 22 to 55% depending on a number of factors including climate, building configuration, materials used, site, family size, and lifestyle.

Has Temper Shield been tested by a qualified independent laboratory or government agency?

The Florida Solar Energy Center at Cape Canaveral has tested Temper Shield in both small scale laboratories and in full scale building models.  Their results indicate that Temper Shield can provide significant resistance to heat transfer.  Test conducted by the Tennessee Valley Authority, Oak Ridge Laboratories in Tennessee, and the University of Mississippi support the findings from the Florida Solar Energy Center.  Northeastern Illinois University conducted winter test in residential and commercial structures using infra-red thermograph photography.  The photos showed significant resistance to heat transfer over regular insulation.