Reflective blown insulation with adhesive coating

Abstract

The reflective blown insulation with adhesive coating is a material for providing additional insulation to reduce heat loss or gain, particularly in homes and like building structures, by adding a reflective layer blown over thermal insulation in the ceiling or attic of the structure. The material includes particles of reflective material (foil, plastic, etc.) having adhesive surfaces. The particles are deposited over a layer of thermal insulation. The reflective blown insulation is especially effective when applied to the floors of an attic. The adhesive surfaces are effective to prevent the particles from drifting after being blown into the desired area and may incorporate a fire retardant.

1 . Reflective blown insulation material adapted to reduce radiant heat loss or gain, comprising:
 a plurality of particles having a core fabricated from a reflective heat insulation material, the core having an outer surface; and   an adhesive coating disposed on the outer surface of the core.   
     
     
         2 . The reflective blown insulation according to  claim 1 , wherein said core is fabricated from a reflective plastic material. 
     
     
         3 . The reflective blown insulation according to  claim 1 , wherein said core is fabricated from a reflective foil material. 
     
     
         4 . The reflective blown insulation according to  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive coating includes a fire retardant. 
     
     
         5 . The reflective blown insulation according to  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive coating is non-toxic. 
     
     
         6 . Reflective blown insulation material adapted to reduce radiant heat loss or gain, comprising:
 a plurality of particles having a core fabricated from a reflective heat insulation material, the core having an outer surface;   a non-toxic adhesive coating disposed on the outer surface of the core; and   a fire retardant incorporated in the non-toxic adhesive coating.   
     
     
         7 . The reflective blown insulation according to  claim 6 , wherein said core is fabricated from a reflective plastic material. 
     
     
         8 . The reflective blown insulation according to  claim 6 , wherein said core is fabricated from a reflective foil material. 
     
     
         9 . A method of installing insulation in an attic of a building, comprising the step of blowing a layer of reflective particles having an adhesive coating over a layer of thermal insulation material. 
     
     
         10 . The method of installing insulation according to  claim 9 , wherein said step of blowing the layer further includes blowing the layer of reflective particles to a depth of 2-3 inches over the layer of thermal insulation and wherein the adhesive coating includes a fire retardant incorporated therein.