Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barriers and Radiation Control Coatings

The RIMA-I Handbook aims to provide a simple yet comprehensive guide elaborating on the fundamentals of heat transfer and the concept of reflective insulation, radiant barriers and interior radiation control coatings (IRCCs’). Download the RIMA-I Handbook PDF or the Spanish Handbook PDF.

A Look Inside – Table of Contents

1. About RIMA International
2. Introduction
3. Objectives
4. Fundamentals of Heat Transfer
   • 4.1 Conduction
   • 4.2 Convection
   • 4.3 Radiation
5. The Need for Insulation
6. Reflective Insulation
   • 6.1 Concept of Reflective Insulation
   • 6.2 Understanding a Reflective Insulation System
   • 6.3 Types of Reflective Insulation Materials
   • 6.4 Applications for Reflective Insulation Materials
   • 6.5 Installing Reflective Insulation Systems
7. Radiant Barriers
   • 7.1 Physics of Radiant Barriers
   • 7.2 Radiant Barrier Systems (RBS)
   • 7.3 Types of Radiant Barrier Material
   • 7.4 Installing Radiant Barriers
   • 7.4.1 Attics
   • 7.4.2 Walls
   • 7.4.3 Floors
8. Interior Radiations Control Coatings (IRCC)
   • 8.1 Definition of an IRCC
   • 8.2 Physics on an IRCC
   • 8.3 Definition on an Interior Radiation Control Coatings (IRCC)
   • 8.4 Advantages of an IRCC
   • 8.5 Intsallation Methods for an IRCC
   • 8.6 Typical Installations of Interior Radiation Control Coatings (IRCC)
     • 8.6.1 Under Roof
     • 8.6.2 Interior Side Walls
     • 8.6.3 Exterior Side Walls
     • 8.6.4 Other Possible Uses – Construction
   • 8.7 Other Possible Uses of an IRCC
9. Glossary of Terms
10. References
    • 10.1 Reviews
    • 10.2 Technical Papers
    • 10.3 Documents
      • 10.3.1 ASHRAE Handbook
      • 10.3.2 Federal Trade Commission
      • 10.3.3 International Conference of Buildinf Officials (ICBO)
      • 10.3.4 U.S. Department of Energy
    • 10.4 ASTM Standards
11. Appendix – Indroductory Comments on Estimating Thermal Resistances for
12. Reflective Insulation Systems