NEW ORLEANS, LA – October 05, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Big Easy Sidings has added radiant barrier installation to its service lineup, extending the company’s work from exterior wall systems into attic heat control and giving homeowners the option to address roof heat gain and siding replacement through a single contractor on a single project.
Attic temperatures are the reason the service exists. When outdoor temperatures climb above 95 degrees and sun loads a roof for 10 or more hours, an attic can reach 150 degrees or higher, and that superheated air radiates downward through the ceiling into living space. The company reports that attics in the region routinely run between 140 and 160 degrees during summer, and that a properly installed radiant barrier lowers those temperatures by 20 to 30 degrees.
A radiant barrier is a reflective material, typically aluminum foil bonded to a substrate, installed in the attic to intercept radiant heat transfer from the roof. The distinction matters because conventional insulation and radiant barriers do different jobs. Insulation slows conductive and convective heat but does comparatively little against radiant heat; a radiant barrier reflects radiant heat back toward the roof before it reaches attic insulation and the ceiling below. Big Easy Sidings reports that its barriers reflect up to 97 percent of radiant heat and states that the two systems perform best installed together rather than as substitutes for one another.
“A radiant barrier is not a replacement for insulation, and we are direct with people about that,” said a spokesperson for Big Easy Sidings. “If an attic is under-insulated, insulation comes first. Where an attic already has R-30 or better, the conductive side is handled and the radiant side is what remains that is the situation where this makes the most difference.”
Installation follows a six-step process. The company begins with a home energy assessment covering attic space, existing insulation, ventilation, and overall thermal performance, then selects materials, with perforated products specified for humid conditions to allow moisture to pass through rather than accumulate. Attic preparation covers electrical hazards, HVAC obstructions, and existing moisture issues. Installation itself requires complete coverage with proper overlap and specified clearances from fixtures. The final two steps verify soffit vents, ridge vents, and powered ventilation, then inspect coverage and clearances before the crew leaves.
On energy performance, the company cites the U.S. Department of Energy’s finding of a 5 to 10 percent cooling cost reduction in hot climates, and reports that homeowners across its service footprint often see 10 to 17 percent. Big Easy Sidings places typical installation cost between $700 and $2,500, or $0.50 to $1.50 per square foot of attic space, against annual cooling savings of $150 to $400 — a payback period of two to five years. Product lifespan runs 10 to 25 years or more with no maintenance required. By the company’s own comparison, that payback is faster than attic insulation at five to 10 years, HVAC replacement at eight to 20 years, or new windows at 20 to 40 years or more.
Cooling accounts for 30 to 50 percent of total energy bills in many area homes, according to the company, which also notes that reducing heat gain lowers the cycling load on air conditioning equipment and can extend the service life of systems that cost $5,000 to $15,000 to replace.
The addition also creates a combined offering, allowing radiant barrier work to be scheduled alongside insulated vinyl or James Hardie siding installation as one coordinated exterior project. Big Easy Sidings installs James Hardie fiber cement siding, vinyl siding, and wood siding, and performs siding repair for residential properties.
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For more information about Big Easy Sidings, contact the company here:
Big Easy Sidings
Rikki Avila
504-608-7163
info@bigeasysidings.com
New Orleans, LA
