Radiant Barrier/ insullation Delima

[Pooka]

Ok... I'm still torn. I've seen to this magical website of which you speak... and it is a bit more technical than I can handle at the moment. Figured... as there seem to be at least several of us hot Texans here I'd continue my thoughts on the topic.

Ok... so save for the ink, the cellulose is starting to look good again, but even so.. the Fiberglass I've looked at is certified by the Greenguard Environmental Institute for even the more stringent For Children and schools standards... and is an Energy Star Partner. No Cellulose insulations seem to meet those standards.

The more I research the more I am unsure of what to do. I'm even flipflopping on the radiant barrier... I'm now thinking that the foil variety is the way I want to go. I'm just wondering if there is any truth to what I was told... that with retro fitting you lose some of the effectiveness as it is not possible to get all the way down to the roofline with existing insullation in place. Thoughts anyone?

I should mention that while I'm not opposed to a DYI situation ... I want it done correctly... that is not to imply that Flint isn't capable of perfection... lord if anyone knows of his ability to strive for perfection it is me (and he most always achieves his desired goals), but he is so busy with work and school that the chances that it would be "himself" doing the install is slim... more likely would be another family member... who is also very busy and slow to complete projects... so paying a bit more for a professional and speedy job seems worthwhile to me.