Title: Select insulating materials.
Course: Agricultural Structural Systems (18403) > Section: Performing Carpentry Skills

Selection should include

- considering cost
- considering types of materials
- considering local climate data
- calculating heat loss
- calculating ventilation.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the common types of insulating materials?
- How is the heat loss of various insulating materials calculated?
- How do heating-degree days (or winter-degree days) affect the selection of insulating materials?