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How does radiant barrier insulation work?Heat travels using conduction, convection and radiation. Conduction is direct transfer of heat through materials, while convection transfers heat via moving air and radiation transfer heat through space, much like light. Radiant barriers act like a mirror, reflecting thermal radiation.The sun itself is a source of radiant heat. The sun’s heat is absorbed by the roofing materials which then radiate the heat through the attic space and onto the attic floor. The insulation and ceiling materials absorb this heat and transfer it into the interior of the house by radiation. The radiant barrier will reflect the heat back to the roof where it will radiate back into the atmosphere.