Radiant Heat Barrier Your energy saving solution to Global Warming and cooler buildings
Heat Intrusion in buildings Problem definition The problem : Our homes/buildings are too hot today in summer and too cold in winter!! It is virtually certain that increases in the frequency of warm daily temperature extremes and decreases in cold extremes will occur throughout the 21st century on a global scale. It is very likely 90 per cent to 100 per cent probability that heat waves will increase in length, frequency, and/or intensity over most land areas. Source.. Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation Most common current solution Try to remove/reduce the heat AFTER it get s into the house TOO LATE! E.g. Air conditioning - High ongoing running cost!! What alternate low cost solution to reduce this effect?? Introducing..
The science -How does heat get to us from the sun? Heat is transmitted from the sun via INFRARED RADIATION. The roof absorb the most throughout the day and temperature can reach over 60 C on the roof, resulting in indoor temperature of above 30 C Electromagnetic Waves from 700 nanometers to 1,000,000 nanometers are known as INFRARED RADIATION. Houses and buildings, the roofs and walls absorb all this INFRARED RADIATION. The roofs absorb the most throughout the day and reach temperatures of up to over 60 C.
The electromagnetic spectrum of sunlight Sunlight comprises waves of different wavelengths While waves on both ends of the spectrum are filtered off by the Earth s atmosphere, most of the waves from the infrared to the ultraviolet spectrum are able to penetrate the atmosphere. The ultraviolet waves carry high energy levels and can cause materials to deteriorate and bring about skin cancer. The infrared waves carry heat and are responsible for warming up the earth.
Summer Winter Heat Intrusion Chart Summer & Winter mode From these charts, it is clear that RADIANT HEAT TRANSFERis the root cause of heat absorption/losses! Most materials used in building construction --brick, stone, wood, paper, and so on --regardless of their color, absorb infrared radiation at about 90%. The surface of aluminum has the ability NOT TO ABSORB, but TO REFLECT 95% of the infrared rays which strike it. Since aluminum foil has such a low mass to air ratio, very little conduction can take place, particularly when only 5% of the rays are absorbed. Summer/Winter
What solves this radiant heat problem? The most commonly thought way is by CONDUCTION and because of this the material used to keep out heat is called INSULATION. Insulation does not work to keep radiation out. It absorbs radiant heat and progressively saturates it with heat and then radiates heat thru. It just slows down the heat transmission, not reflecting the heat. To keep out, we need a RADIANT HEAT BARRIER Introducing.
Introducing Heat Shield? Roof tiles absorbing infra-red(ir) heat Heat temperature 50-70 C Heat radiation down into home Ceiling temperature between 35-43 C * Heat radiation reflected Ceiling temperature between 26-31 C * WITHOUT HEAT SHIELD WITH HEAT SHIELD * Temperature reading varies according to building design, material and heat from the sun
Advantages of Heat Shield HEAT SHIELD is an excellent RADIANT BARRIER with all the following additional features:- Excellent radiant heat barrier, reflects away most of the IR heat,does not emit any retained heat from the non exposed side Savings on air-conditioning (summer) / heating (winter) Bubble layer Does not burn/spread fire Vermin and insect resistant, inert, waterproof, excellent tear resistance Irritant free - no loose fibers to irritate skin, eyes, nose or lungs Non-degradable Extremely light-weight, easy/low cost to install/transport Odorless, non-carcinogenic, non-toxic, non-allergic Quick and easy to install / Extremely cost effective/ No maintenance required High performance Aluminum foil
Where can you use Heat Shield? Residential Houses / extensions Commercial buildings / shop houses Supermarkets / hypermarkets Restaurants / hawker centers Warehouses Factories Bird Houses / Farm houses / Barns..basically in any buildings roof/walls where you want to effectively control the temperature Also Automotive roof / train coaches roof / boats etc.
HEAT SHIELD PROPERTIES Radiant Barrier System DESCRIPTION UNIT TEST METHOD TYPICAL VALUE Thickness mm 3.8 Puncture Resistance kg/sq in 30 Tensile Strength kg/sq cm ASTM D882 185 Tear grams ASTM D1922 1200 Water Absorption(24hrs) % ASTM D570 <0.01 Heat range C -20 C to 80 C Burst (Bubble pressure) Kg/sq m 170 Reflectivity % 95(min) Emissivity % 5 Basic Weight gms/sq ft 30 Fire rating M sia Fire Dept Class O (non flammable) Surface spread of flame BS 476 Part 7 Passed Fire propagation index BS 476 Part 6 Passed Linear shrinkage None Material used have no toxic ingredients and will not degrade
Comparison Experiment Equipment used for experiments 1. Non contact IR Thermometer 2. IR lamp (Philips Healthcare lamp) 3. Samples of other roofing/shielding material 4. Heat Shield #1 #2
JKR std foil insulation Measured temp=54.8 deg C Std shielded roof tile * Note Measured temp on the IR lamp approx 222 C Measured temp= 56.3 deg C
Temperature readings of various competitor foils Primary Thermal Shield Smart Foam 8mm WF (on woven foil) > 44-52 C * Note Measured temp on the IR lamp approx 222 C Heat Shield Marketing at heat_shield@yahoo.com Tel : 60-12-4921805 www.heatshield.co.nr
Temperature readings of various competitor foils Primary Thermal Shield Bubble Pack 8mm WF (on woven foil) > 39-53 C * Note Measured temp on the IR lamp approx 222 C Heat Shield Marketing at heat_shield@yahoo.com Tel : 60-12-4921805 www.heatshield.co.nr
Temperature readings of various competitor foils Competitor foil on insulator Results : 36 C insulator melted * Note Measured temp on the IR lamp approx 222 C Heat Shield Marketing at heat_shield@yahoo.com Tel : 60-12-4921805 www.heatshield.co.nr
Temperature readings of various competitor foils Competitor foil on foam Results : 32 C foam melting Commercial Car Sun Shade Measured temp= 36 deg C Heat Shield Marketing at heat_shield@yahoo.com Tel : 60-12-4921805 www.heatshield.co.nr
Heat Shield Measured temp= 25.1 deg C * Note Measured temp on the IR lamp approx 209 C
Awning material with Heat Shield on the back surface test Temp = 24.1 deg C before heating IR intensity=209deg C Temp = 56 deg C on heated surface * Note Measured temp on the IR lamp approx 209 C
Current Commercial Car sun shade flame test After flame from lighter-burnt thru!!
Bird nesting/torn Heat Shield Vs Insulator foils Insulator foils. Not as effective as Heat Shield Will degrade, tear, allow birds to nest Has short life span, heavy (need metal mesh support-will rust) Non waterproof Toxic Insulator foils Insulator foils
Example : Actual temperature readings Malaysian project New section Extension Kitchen Before After 55C down to 30C!! Before 42C down to 29C!! Reduction 25 C ~ 45% Reduction 13 C ~ 30% After * All temp measured approx around mid day (Peak temperature)
Inside House Radiant Barrier System Before = 40 C Below tile Below ceiling board After = 30 C! Reduction 10 C ~ 25% * All temp measured approx around mid day (Peak temperature)
Recommended Installation Housing and Commercial Installations Recommended Structural Installation
Wall Applications Heat Shield
Installation - Houses Radiant Barrier System
Installation Commercial/factories Before installation After installation
Malaysia Standard Roll Sizes : 2 ft x 20ft = 40 sq ft/roll recommended for houses 50 inches x 50m = ~ 683 sqft/roll recommended for commercial metal deck roof For West Malaysian market, we can provide a 1-stop solution to your roof heat problems -> on-site installation (optional) For Export markets : (with a MOQ of 1x 20ft or 40ft sea container) We can customize roll sizes Product customization services Technical support