Refelctive foil insulation- anyone use this for their coop?

[Noymira]

I found this and was wondering if anyone has used this before? Can we use this on the underside of the roof and the walls? It seems pretty budget friendly and rodent resistant. The descriptions says it controls condensation and is not affected by humidity.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_13357-56291..._prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1

Here is the shed we are converting:

 

[elmo]

In order for that type of insulation to work, there needs to be air space next to the foil, so you shouldn't put it between the studs directly against the roof. But if you placed it over the studs, that could work.

 

[Noymira]

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So if I staple it to the studs (not sitting flush with the exterior wall) I can then screw paneling right on top of it? Or does there need to be air space on both sides?

 

[patandchickens]

It is reasonable to use on the underside of a metal roof if you like, staplegunned or screwed-thru-battens to the undersides of the trusses or rafters.

I would not really suggest it so much for the walls, for the reasons described previously regarding installation and the chickens peck at regular bubblewrap and mess it up so I strongly suspect they'd do the same to this kind if it was not covered. Also you may well be able to get better bang for your buck from regular insulation (batts or rigid)

The main virtues of the foil bubblewrap stuff are that a) it is flexible so can be wrapped around ductwork and such, and b) it gives reasonable r-value *for something very thin* and is thus helpful in locations where there is only *room* for something very thin.

JMHO, good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[Noymira]

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Thanks Pat! I think maybe I will use it for the roof, that would be easy and save us some money. I'll still look for other options on the walls, although it would be covered if we did use it there.