The high purity aluminum (99+%) laminated on SOLARBORD requires an air space in order to provide radiant thermal shield benefits. In order to block the radiant energy from your hot roofing materials, the foil side of SOLARBORD must face the attic space. Can SOLARBORD be used for wall sheathing?.Can I accomplish the same result with improved attic ventilation?.Will the benefits of SOLARBORD be the same when I replace my cedar shingle roof?.What benefits does SOLARBORD provide that fiberglass does not?.Is it possible to estimate the energy and cost savings I can expect with SOLARBORD?.How long will SOLARBORD provide a radiant thermal shield before I need to replace it?.Can other materials such as spray foam be installed against SOLARBORD in the attic?.Can SOLARBORD be installed only on specific portions of the roof?.Should SOLARBORD be installed on gable walls?.Will SOLARBORD affect the reception performance of an antenna or satellite dish mounted in the attic?.How does SOLARBORD reflect the heat if it faces down?.Potentially helps meet Energy Star Requirements in certain climate zones (refer to Energy Star for details).Solarbord is CARB exempt and approved for use in California.Costs only a few dollars more per sheet than regular sheathing.OSB certified by APA-The Engineered Wood Association and HUD.HERS raters may be able to reduce the AC by 1/2 ton when Solarbord is used.Does not require special installation or tools.
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