Uploaded March 2011 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Radiant Barrier Foil Question: I'm installing AtticFoil radiant barrier using the staple-up method. How much of a gap should I leave at the tops and the bottoms of the foil to allow for proper ventilation?
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To answer, Ed Fritz, owner of AtticFoil Radiant Barrier Supply, explains the basics of attic ventilation and how it works best when you have a radiant barrier.
Radiant Barrier Foil Question: I'm installing AtticFoil radiant barrier using the staple-up method. How much of a gap should I leave at the tops and the bottoms of the foil to allow for proper ventilation?
atticfoil.com/index.php/knowledge-zone/knowledge-zone-faq-videos/faq-videos-gaps-for-ventilation
To answer, Ed Fritz, owner of AtticFoil Radiant Barrier Supply, explains the basics of attic ventilation and how it works best when you have a radiant barrier.








