Stay Cool This Summer with Radiant Barrier Siding for Your Tuff Shed
Summer is just around the corner, bringing long, sunny days and rising temperatures. If you’re searching for ways to keep your outdoor building cooler during the heat, Tuff Shed has you covered. Our Premier and Premier PRO buildings come equipped with radiant barrier siding and roof decking from industry leader LP. This advanced material is designed to block radiant heat, ensuring that the inside of your building—and all your belongings—stay comfortable and protected.
How Does Radiant Barrier Siding Work?
The secret to staying cool lies in the innovative design of radiant barrier siding and roof decking. This high-tech material reduces the amount of radiant heat that enters your building, keeping the interior temperature up to 30 degrees cooler compared to non-insulated buildings. Whether you’re using your shed as a workspace, storage area, or creative retreat, this feature makes all the difference when temperatures climb.
More Than Just Heat Protection
The benefits of radiant barrier siding don’t stop with temperature control. The shiny interior surface does double duty by reflecting both heat and light. This means your building stays cooler while also being brighter, even if your light source is limited to windows or skylights. It’s a practical and energy-efficient way to enhance your shed’s functionality and comfort.
Durable and Environmentally Friendly
Radiant barrier siding isn’t just about keeping cool; it’s built to last. The material is treated to resist both insect and moisture damage, ensuring your building stands strong against the elements. Plus, these LP products are made with the environment in mind. The wood is harvested from sustainable, self-regenerating Aspen forests, making it an eco-friendly choice for environmentally conscious customers.
Backed by a Warranty You Can Trust
When you choose a Tuff Shed building with LP radiant barrier siding, you’re also getting peace of mind. The siding is backed by a 5/50 Year Limited Warranty from the manufacturer, providing long-term protection and durability you can rely on.
Why Choose Tuff Shed?
With summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to invest in a Tuff Shed equipped with radiant barrier. Whether you’re storing valuable items or creating a backyard getaway. Simply need a cooler and brighter space? This high-tech material is a game-changer. And with Tuff Shed’s commitment to quality and innovation, you can trust that your building will not only look great but also perform exceptionally in any season.
Just got a tuff shed with radiant barrier and I want to make into office . Would I still need to put in insulation before I put up the Sheetrock ?
Hi Teresa,
With the radiant barrier you won’t need to add any additional insulation. Thank you for taking the time to check in!
Are you sure? A Tuff Shed rep told me I still needed it just recently.
Second question – Do I need a separate vapor barrier if I’m conditioning the interior of my shed, or does the radiant barrier serve as one also?
Thanks!
Hi Steven, extra insulation in addition to the radiant barrier is typically dependent on your location and climate. The same advice goes for an extra vapor barrier. Your local Tuff Shed team would certainly have the best advice as they’re most familiar with the needs for your area. We hope this is helpful.
I have a shed on my property that I’m turning into a kennel. It has the white papery lining inside (the ceiling is silver inside). If I want to heat/cool the shed will I need to insulate it further? What kind of insulation will I need?
Hi Jasmin, thanks for your comment. When it comes to insulating with our Radiant Barrier, we do have a few requirements to follow. We recommend speaking with your local Tuff Shed team about your plans for the kennel; they’ll be able to provide the best advice for climate control. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Can I paint over the radiant barrier (interior of Shed) and still have it be effective?
Hi Jenny, thanks for reaching out. Typically we don’t recommend painting over the radiant barrier insulation as it creates a seal over the material and moisture won’t escape as easily. That being said, we do recommend contacting your local office with your question as they would have the most accurate advice for your region. Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Painting over the radiant barrier will render it ineffective. Reference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUwl9CMtTqg.