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Thermadeck- anyone know anything about it?

mpls1921 | Posted in Green Products and Materials on March 3, 2011 08:03am

Snakeoil, or useful in a retrofit application for my 1921 1.5 story in Minneapolis?

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Martin Holladay | Mar 04, 2011 04:29am | #1
Erik,
There are at least two companies selling products called ThermaDeck. One is a radiant barrier for roofs, and the other is a type of SIP floor.

If you are talking about the radiant barrier for roofs, it would not be a wise investment in Minneapolis. Radiant roof barriers are not needed in cold climates. Spend your money elsewhere.
mpls1921 | Mar 04, 2011 10:11am | #2
Yes, I was talking about the one for roofs. The roofer suggested it primarly as a way of adding ventilation above the existing roof deck.

Thanks.

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