SHT 01 — Radiant barrier for metal roofs

Insulation built for metal roofs.

Low-E ThermaSheet reflects Florida heat before it reaches your living space. It also helps control the condensation drip that bare metal panels create.

Get the ThermaSheet spec sheet.

    Or call 386-222-6779. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

    Cross-section of a metal roof assembly: standing seam metal panel with a Low-E ThermaSheet radiant barrier beneath it.
    • 01 Metal roof panel
    • 02 Low-E ThermaSheet — 1/4 in
    • 03 Roof deck
    RPS Metal Roofing & Siding, Inc. DWG · ThermaSheet roof assembly Radiant barrier · 30-yr limited warranty
    30-yr limited warranty
    Roofers rolling out a Low-E ThermaSheet radiant barrier on a Florida roof.

    SHT 02 — Why it goes under a metal roof

    Metal roof insulation does two jobs in Florida.

    01

    It reflects radiant heat.

    The foil face turns summer heat back at the panel instead of letting it soak into your attic.

    02

    It helps control condensation drip.

    Metal panels sweat when Florida nights cool down. ThermaSheet helps keep that moisture off your deck and framing.

    Florida sun striking a light-coloured standing seam metal roof.
    Radiant heat load on a Florida roof

    SHT 03 — Specifications

    The numbers on the sheet.

    Low-E ThermaSheet specifications
    Thickness 1/8 in and 1/4 in
    Roll coverage 500 sq ft per roll
    Roll weight 18 lbs
    Facing Reflective foil over closed-cell foam
    Warranty 30-year limited
    Application Directly under metal roofing panels
    A single roofer carrying one full roll of ThermaSheet up a ladder.

    500 sq ft. 18 lbs.

    One person carries a full roll up the ladder.

    SHT 04 — Where the savings come from

    A cooler attic is a cheaper attic to cool.

    Reflecting radiant heat before it reaches the attic can help your air conditioning run less through a Florida summer. We include the full spec sheet with every quote.

    Reflects Radiant
    heat
    Before it reaches the attic

    SHT 05 — Questions we get every week

    Metal roof insulation questions.

    Does a metal roof need insulation underneath?

    In Florida it can earn its keep twice. Installed with an air space next to the foil, it reflects radiant heat and helps control the condensation that forms under metal panels.

    Does ThermaSheet replace my underlayment?

    No. RPS supplies ThermaSheet as a radiant barrier. Your roof still needs the underlayment that its permit requires.

    How does ThermaSheet fit into my roof?

    It works as a radiant barrier under your metal panels. Our team will walk you through where it goes in your specific roof assembly.

    How much can ThermaSheet lower my cooling costs?

    Savings depend on your roof, attic and air conditioning, so we do not publish a single number. A properly installed radiant barrier, with an air space next to the foil, may reduce cooling demand. Savings vary.