rfoil radiant barrier foil for digital security and energy efficient construction

Unlocking Efficiency: The Benefits of rFoil(r) in Energy-Efficient Construction

Ultra NT rFoil, radiant barrier foil, is widely known as a leading product to help with a facility’s RF/IR shielding and electronic eavesdropping prevention efforts. However, rFoil also has a number of other benefits when installed. Among them are enhanced energy efficiency benefits.

In this post, we’ll explain how rFoil is more than just a tool to prevent digital theft and espionage, but a product that can help meet energy reduction goals and lower a facility’s carbon footprint. Read on to learn more or contact Signals Defense today for more information.

rFoil Radiant Barrier: What You Need to Know

Ultra NT rFoil is an aluminum foil-like radiant barrier made of two reflective surfaces sandwiched around a woven scrim. The patented product is often added between walls, ceilings and floors during construction to create Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) or complement a building’s other electromagnetic shielding needs.

Manufactured by CoverTech Fabricating Inc., Signals Defense is proud to be an authorized distributor of Ultra NT rFoil, which has become the industry standard for RF and IR blocking, meeting the U.S. Department of Defense standards and TEMPEST standards for preventing electronic eavesdropping.

All-in-One Energy Efficiency and RF Protection

In addition to meeting the most stringent requirements for RF and IR protection, Ultra NT rFoil also reflects up to 97 percent of radiant heat, which can have major energy efficiency benefits for facilities.

One of the biggest benefits of reflecting radiant heat is reducing the heat gain in buildings, which has a direct impact on cooling costs, improved indoor comfort and, ultimately, energy savings. Here’s a look at how reflecting radiant heat can help with energy savings and also help a building decrease its carbon footprint:

Reflecting heat: When heat is reflected, it means less of it is entering a building or a room. This can help limit how often air conditioning units are running to effectively cool the space, reducing energy bills and also wear and tear on AC units.
Improved indoor air comfort: Less heat means a more comfortable indoor temperature, especially during the hottest days and periods of the year.
Other cost savings opportunities: If HVAC systems don’t have to work as often or as hard as they do in facilities, it may represent cost savings in a few notable ways. One, facilities may be able to install smaller, less expensive HVAC units to effectively and efficiently heat and cool their properties. And two, since HVAC units are operating less frequently, they’ll endure less wear and tear over time. This can result in lower maintenance costs.

One of the key reasons why rFoil is so important to consider during the construction phase is due to where it’s installed and how it’s best utilized within wall cavities and between floors. In some cases, the installation of rFoil can also help a property achieve LEED or other certified energy efficiency standards.

Other benefits of rFoil are increased sound attenuation and an increase in insulating performance.

Part of an RF Protection Solution

Aside from energy efficiency benefits, rFoil is part of a complete RF protection solution for SCIFs and other areas throughout properties.

rFoil is ideally complemented by other RF shielding products, such as shielding tapes, shielding paint and even shielding caulk to provide a robust overall shielding solution for SCIFs. rFoil may also be used to complement RF/IR window films to enhance electronic eavesdropping protection.

Contact Signals Defense Today

Contact Signals Defense today for more information or visit our rFoil FAQs page for the benefits of Ultra NT rFoil and why it’s part of a complete RF protection solution. As an authorized distributor of this industry-leading product, Signals Defense can help safeguard your building during the construction process and help make your facility and certain rooms more secure. Contact us today for more information and to place your rFoil order.