Why Schertz Homeowners Choose Reflectix Insulation
We provide independent Reflectix in Schertz insulation service, repair, and installation across the I-35 corridor - not as an authorized dealer, but as technicians who understand how Reflectix radiant barriers actually perform in attics that hit 140°F by noon in July. Most Schertz homes built during the 2000s-2015 production boom arrived with minimum-code fiberglass and no radiant barrier at all; when Reflectix was added later, it was often installed without the air gap or perforation choice the product requires to work safely here. We diagnose each assembly before touching it, then document what we find with photos and - on air-sealing jobs - before-and-after blower-door numbers so you see the change, not just hear about it.
Call us at (830) 402-5240 for a free estimate with a written price before any work starts.
Why Trust Topside Attic Insulation Schertz for Your Reflectix Insulation?
Wes Okafor, our owner, grew up on Chicago’s South Side and learned building science at Richard J. Daley College before spending two decades in attics. He and our crew have worked the Schertz corridor for several years now, including jobs in the Sedona subdivision off FM 1518 where summer attic temps regularly push past 140°F before a single batt goes in. That kind of heat cycling is exactly what separates a proper Reflectix install from a failed one.
We know the Reflectix product line specifically. We’ve handled the Double Reflective Insulation Roll (bubble pack foil), the Double Reflective Foil Insulation (single bubble), the Reflective Foam Core Insulation, and the Radiant Barrier Perforated Roll in Schertz homes enough to recognize their failure patterns before we pull the ladder down. We stock genuine Reflectix rolls and compatible foil tapes for fast turnaround, and we’re upfront about what Reflectix can and cannot do - it’s a radiant barrier component, not a primary R-value solution, and in most Schertz attics it works best paired with blown-in cellulose or spray foam.
Every job begins with a written price and a written scope under our Haven Standard. No exceptions. We publish before-and-after blower-door readings on air-sealing jobs so you can verify the result in CFM50, not just trust a feeling. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to all completed work, and a live person answers our phone 24/7.
Common Reflectix Insulation Problems We Fix in Schertz
- Perforated vs. non-perforated mix-ups causing moisture damage. Non-perforated Reflectix foil installed against roof decking traps humidity in Schertz’s steamy summers. We’ve pulled down foil in Fairhaven and Belmont Park subdivisions where the decking beneath was soft and stained from trapped condensation. The product label says non-perforated; the attic says it needed to breathe. We check the existing product code and the deck condition before recommending replacement.
- Foil delamination from heat cycling. The reflective Mylar layer separates from the bubble core after years of attic temps cycling above 140°F. Once that happens, emissivity drops and the barrier reads like bare decking. In Ashley Place and along FM 3009, we’ve found Double Reflective Foil Insulation that’s turned matte gray on the surface - the reflective layer has gone to dust. There’s no repair for delamination; the run gets replaced.
- Compression and dust fouling from storage and failed blown-in jobs. Reflectix bubble rolls crushed under stored holiday decorations or coated in cellulose dust from a previous contractor’s overspray lose most of their radiant effectiveness. The foil can’t reflect what it can’t see. We see this in military-rental turnovers near JBSA-Randolph - the insulation was technically present, functionally useless.
- Improper air-gap installation killing performance. Reflectix installed flat against rafters or drywall with no facing air space underperforms dramatically. Radiant barriers need a dead-air gap to work as advertised - the physics doesn’t negotiate. We find this constantly in Schertz: a homeowner paid for Reflectix, got stapled-to-the-decking foil instead, and wonders why the AC still runs all afternoon.
- Failed integration with ventilation. Reflectix radiant barrier without proper soffit, ridge, or gable ventilation becomes a heat trap. The foil reflects radiant energy, but convected heat has nowhere to go. We’ve re-hung Reflectix in homes where the previous installer never checked if the ridge vent was cut through or just decorative.
Reflectix Parts & Our Repair-vs-Replace Approach
We source genuine Reflectix rolls and compatible foil tapes for like-for-like replacement when the product choice was correct but the install failed. For delaminated or moisture-damaged runs, we tell you honestly whether targeted re-installation beats replacing the strategy entirely. Sometimes the right call is pulling failed Reflectix and switching to a different radiant barrier or upgrading the primary insulation instead.
Our Schertz warehouse stocks Double Reflective Insulation Roll and Radiant Barrier Perforated Roll in common widths, plus foil tape rated for attic temperatures. Most repairs don’t wait on shipping. For a full attic package with Attic Insulation services, we’ll quote Reflectix as one component of a system - air sealing, blown-in cellulose or fiberglass, and ventilation correction - with a written price before anyone lifts a tool.
Call (830) 402-5240 and we’ll walk through what you’re seeing, whether it’s worth repairing, and what the full-system alternative looks like.
Our Reflectix Service Process - Step by Step
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Diagnosis with documentation. We inspect the existing Reflectix product type, air-gap condition, deck moisture, and attic ventilation. Photos go into your file. If air sealing is part of the scope, we run a blower-door test - a pressurization reading that shows, in one number, how much conditioned air your building envelope is losing.
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Written scope and price. Under Haven Standard Clause 1, you get a flat price, written scope, and written warranty before anyone starts. No work begins without your signature on the scope.
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Repair or install with proper sequencing. We air-seal top plates, can lights, and penetrations first if they’re in scope. Then we hang Reflectix with the manufacturer-specified air gap, using proper fasteners and foil tape at seams. For perforated vs. non-perforated, we match the product to your attic’s moisture profile and ventilation setup.
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Post-work testing and photo record. On air-sealing jobs, we run the blower door again and publish the before-and-after numbers. Every job closes with a Documented Photo Record - depth-stick photos, thermal imaging where applicable, and product labels - so you have documentation, not just a receipt.
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Warranty delivery. Your 365-Day Done Right Promise paperwork arrives with the final invoice. If it’s not done right, we make it right.
Reflectix Products We Service & Install in Schertz
We work with the full Reflectix residential line: Double Reflective Insulation Roll (bubble pack foil, typically used in crawl spaces or against ductwork); Double Reflective Foil Insulation (single bubble, common in attic rafter applications); Reflective Foam Core Insulation (stiffer board, useful for knee walls or bonus room framing); and Radiant Barrier Perforated Roll (the attic workhorse, designed to allow moisture passage). We stock the perforated roll and foil tape locally for Reflectix in Universal City and Schertz jobs; other products typically ship within 48 hours. We do not push proprietary alternatives - if Reflectix is the right product for your assembly, we install it. If another material from our Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, or Rockwool lines makes more sense, we say so.
We Also Service These Brands
Our crew handles radiant barrier and insulation work across multiple manufacturers - Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, Rockwool, CertainTeed, Icynene, Demilec, and GreenFiber - so we’re not locked into any single product line. That independence matters when your attic needs a system, not a brand name.
FAQs - Reflectix Insulation Service in Schertz
No. We are an independent insulation contractor, not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Reflectix. We install and service Reflectix products based on field experience with their performance in Schertz’s climate, not on any manufacturer relationship. Our recommendations come from what we measure in your attic, not from a dealer agreement.
It works as a radiant barrier, not as primary insulation. Reflectix reduces radiant heat gain from a 150°F roof deck, but it does not provide meaningful R-value by itself. In Schertz, we use it as part of a system - typically paired with blown-in cellulose or fiberglass to achieve the R-38 to R-49 levels our climate demands. A standalone Reflectix install without primary insulation and proper air sealing is usually a disappointment. Call (830) 402-5240 and we’ll show you what the assembly should look like for your home.
Perforated, in nearly every Schertz vented attic we see. Non-perforated foil acts as a vapor barrier; installed against roof decking or in an attic without perfect moisture control, it traps humidity and causes deck rot or shingle degradation. We’ve replaced non-perforated runs in subdivisions along FM 1518 where the decking beneath was compromised. The exception is a deliberately conditioned, sealed attic assembly - rare in Schertz’s production-built housing stock.
Reflectix requires a minimum ¾-inch air gap on the reflective side to function as a radiant barrier. Without that gap, the foil conducts heat directly to the surface behind it and loses most of its reflective benefit. We find foil stapled flat against decking or drywall in maybe half the Schertz attics we inspect. It’s an easy fix, but it has to be done right. Seal the leaks first. Then insulate. The attic doesn’t care how thick the insulation is if the air is still moving through it.
Sometimes. Delamination shows as a matte or chalky surface when we shine a flashlight across the foil - the reflective Mylar has separated from the core. Dust fouling is visible from the hatch. Moisture damage beneath non-perforated runs may show as staining on the exposed decking. But compression damage or failed seams often require a closer look. We document everything with photos so you see what we see, not just take our word.
We rarely recommend Reflectix as a standalone solution in Schertz. Most homes here need air sealing, primary insulation to current code levels, and ventilation correction - Reflectix is one component of that system. We’ll quote it either way, but we’ll also show you what the full assembly looks like with before-and-after blower-door numbers from comparable jobs. The written price covers exactly what you choose; no upsell pressure.
Reflectix-only jobs in Schertz typically run $800-$1,800 for an average single-story attic, depending on square footage, accessibility, and whether we’re re-hanging existing product or starting fresh. Full attic packages with Reflectix service in Cibolo, air sealing, blown-in cellulose, and ventilation correction generally fall between $2,400 and $5,200 for homes in the 1,800-2,800 square foot range common to Fairhaven, Belmont Park, and Ashley Place. Every quote is flat-priced in writing before work starts. Call (830) 402-5240 for an exact number - estimates are free.
Book Your Reflectix Service in Schertz, TX
We’re ready to inspect your Reflectix installation, fix what’s failed, or design a full attic system that actually performs in Schertz’s heat. A live person answers our phone 24/7 at (830) 402-5240, and every estimate comes with a written price before any work starts - Haven Standard Clause 1, no exceptions. Bring us a competing quote; we’ll read it with you and give you a free second opinion.
Written by Wes Okafor, Owner at Topside Attic Insulation Schertz, serving Schertz since 2016.