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Slide 2 Lesson 12 Insulating Agricultural Structures Slide 3 Next Generation Science/Common Core Standards Addressed! CCSS. ELA Literacy. RST.9 10.7Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words. CCSS. ELA Literacy. RST.9 10.7Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words. CCSS.ELA Literacy.RST.11 Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible12.9 CCSS.ELA Literacy.RST.11 Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible12.9 Slide 4 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Standards Addressed! PST.04.03. Follow architectural and mechanical plans to construct, maintain and/or repair AFNR structures (e.g., material selection, site preparation and/or layout, plumbing, concrete/ masonry, etc.). PST.04.03. Follow architectural and mechanical plans to construct, maintain and/or repair AFNR structures (e.g., material selection, site preparation and/or layout, plumbing, concrete/ masonry, etc.). PST.04.03.01.a. Examine the criteria in selecting materials for constructing, maintaining, and/or repairing AFNR structures.PST.04.03.01.a. Examine the criteria in selecting materials for constructing, maintaining, and/or repairing AFNR structures. Slide 5 Bell Work/Student Learning Objectives Describe Describe how to stop air leaks. Explain Explain how to compare insulating materials. the installation and cost of insulation. Slide 6 Terms Blankets Blankets Cellulose Cellulose Dead air space Dead air space Door threshold Door threshold Extruded polystyrene Extruded polystyrene Fiberglass Fiberglass Foam plastics Foam plastics Glazing putty Glazing putty Live air space Live air space Loose fill insulation Loose fill insulation Molded polystyrene Molded polystyrene Polyisocyanurate Polyisocyanurate Polyurethane Polyurethane R value R value Rigid board insulation Rigid board insulation Slide 7 Terms Rock wool Rock wool Rope caulk Rope caulk Storm door Storm door Storm window Storm window Thermopane windows Thermopane windows Triple-glazed windows Triple-glazed windows Tube caulking Tube caulking Weatherizing Weatherizing Weatherstripping Weatherstripping Weatherstripping tape Weatherstripping tape Slide 8 Interest Approach What does insulation do? What does insulation do? How does it help the farmer/homeowner to insulation structures? How does it help the farmer/homeowner to insulation structures? Where is insulation located? Where is insulation located? Slide 9 Stopping Air Leaks Stopping Air Leaks is 1st step to making a building more energy efficient Stopping Air Leaks is 1st step to making a building more energy efficient Weatherizing a building is the process of stopping air leaks. Weatherizing a building is the process of stopping air leaks. This begins with checking doors, windows, and other possible leak locations This begins with checking doors, windows, and other possible leak locations Slide 10 Doors and Windows A storm window or storm door is a frame with glass that provides an additional layer of protection against the cold with an air space between the original and the storm. A storm window or storm door is a frame with glass that provides an additional layer of protection against the cold with an air space between the original and the storm. If air in the cavity comes and goes it is a live air space. If air in the cavity comes and goes it is a live air space. Slide 11 Doors and Windows Thermopane windows have two layers of glass with a sealed air space between the two. Thermopane windows have two layers of glass with a sealed air space between the two. The sealed air space, called dead air space, is much better at stopping cold from entering the building. The sealed air space, called dead air space, is much better at stopping cold from entering the building. Slide 12 Doors and Windows Triple-glazed windows are windows that have three glass panes and two dead air spaces. Triple-glazed windows are windows that have three glass panes and two dead air spaces. These windows are very expensive, but effective. These windows are very expensive, but effective. Slide 13 Doors and Windows An alternative to buying storm windows - a sheet of plastic can be attached to the inside or outside of the window. An alternative to buying storm windows - a sheet of plastic can be attached to the inside or outside of the window. This may not be attractive but it will pay for itself in energy savings. This may not be attractive but it will pay for itself in energy savings. Slide 14 Caulking / Weatherstripping Cracks around windows and doors are to be filled with caulking, larger gaps to be packed with a putty knife then caulked Cracks around windows and doors are to be filled with caulking, larger gaps to be packed with a putty knife then caulked Tube caulking is flexible sealant that is normally applied by cutting the end off of the tube, inserting the tube into a caulking gun, and then squeezing the gun handle. Tube caulking is flexible sealant that is normally applied by cutting the end off of the tube, inserting the tube into a caulking gun, and then squeezing the gun handle. Slide 15 Caulking / Weatherstripping It comes in a variety of colors and qualities. It comes in a variety of colors and qualities. Select caulking that has a long warranty and will be remain flexible rather than become brittle. Select caulking that has a long warranty and will be remain flexible rather than become brittle. Slide 16 Caulking / Weatherstripping Glazing putty is the material that seals between the frame and the glass of a wooden window. Glazing putty is the material that seals between the frame and the glass of a wooden window. Weatherstripping tape is a clear tape like scotch tape that sticks to window frame surfaces. Weatherstripping tape is a clear tape like scotch tape that sticks to window frame surfaces. Rope caulk comes as a roll of caulking in a rope form. Rope caulk comes as a roll of caulking in a rope form. Slide 17 Slide 18 Caulking / Weatherstripping The material used to plug these leaks in loose-fitting windows and doors is called weather stripping. The material used to plug these leaks in loose-fitting windows and doors is called weather stripping. The felt and rubber types are considered temporary, while metal/rubber combination types are more permanent. The felt and rubber types are considered temporary, while metal/rubber combination types are more permanent. Slide 19 Caulking / Weatherstripping Foam tape with a sticky side can be easily installed and has become very popular. Foam tape with a sticky side can be easily installed and has become very popular. A door threshold is fastened to the floor under the bottom edge of a door to prevent air leaks. A door threshold is fastened to the floor under the bottom edge of a door to prevent air leaks. It may be wood or a combination of metal and rubber.It may be wood or a combination of metal and rubber. Slide 20 Slide 21 Insulating Materials R value is a measure of a materials resistance to heat flow. R value is a measure of a materials resistance to heat flow. The higher the R value the better the quality of the insulation. The higher the R value the better the quality of the insulation. Slide 22 Insulating Materials Insulation is available as rigid boards, loose fill, blankets, and foam plastics. Insulation is available as rigid boards, loose fill, blankets, and foam plastics. Rigid board insulation comes in 4 8 sheets and is used as wall sheeting, has a R value of 2.5 to 8.0 per inch. Rigid board insulation comes in 4 8 sheets and is used as wall sheeting, has a R value of 2.5 to 8.0 per inch. Slide 23 Insulating Material Molded polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam or bead board, has an R value of 3.6 per inch. Molded polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam or bead board, has an R value of 3.6 per inch. Extruded polystyrene, commonly called blue board, has an R value of 5.3 per inch. Extruded polystyrene, commonly called blue board, has an R value of 5.3 per inch. Slide 24 Insulating Material Polyisocyanurate, commonly sold as thermax or high-R sheeting, is a foam-plastic, glass-fiber reinforced core with aluminum foil face layers. Polyisocyanurate, commonly sold as thermax or high-R sheeting, is a foam-plastic, glass-fiber reinforced core with aluminum foil face layers. It is sometimes called silver board and has a R value of 8 per inch. It is sometimes called silver board and has a R value of 8 per inch. Slide 25 Insulating Material Blankets come as rolls or batts 4 foot long either 3 or 6 inches thick. Blankets come as rolls or batts 4 foot long either 3 or 6 inches thick. They are made to fit between building framing members placed on 16 or 24 inch centers. They are made to fit between building framing members placed on 16 or 24 inch centers. Blankets generally have a vapor barrier of kraft paper or aluminum foil. Blankets generally have a vapor barrier of kraft paper or aluminum foil. Slide 26 Insulating Material Fiberglass, composed of glass fibers, is the most common roll type insulating material. Fiberglass, composed of glass fibers, is the most common roll type insulating material. It has an R value of 3.0 to 3.2 per inch. It has an R value of 3.0 to 3.2 per inch. Slide 27 Slide 28 Insulating Material Loose fill insulation is either poured in or blown in. Loose fill insulation is either poured in or blown in. Rock wool and cellulose are the insulating materials commonly used in this form. Rock wool and cellulose are the insulating materials commonly used in this form. Slide 29 Insulating Material Rock wool (R3 per inch) is composed of mineral fibers and is naturally fire resistant. Rock wool (R3 per inch) is composed of mineral fibers and is naturally fire resistant. Cellulose (R3.5 per inch) is made from paper or wood fibers that are chemically treated to become fire and insect resistance. Cellulose (R3.5 per inch) is made from paper or wood fibers that are chemically treated to become fire and insect resistance. Slide 30 Insulating Materials Foam plastics are insulating materials that are sprayed into place. Foam plastics are insulating materials that are sprayed into place. Polyurethane (R6.2 per inch) is the most commonly used foam and may be sprayed in wall cavities, onto roofs, or against crawl space walls. Polyurethane (R6.2 per inch) is the most commonly used foam and may be sprayed in wall cavities, onto roofs, or against crawl space walls. Slide 31 Slide 32 Installation Safety When installing insulation, wear a long-sleeved shirt, gloves, and goggles. When installing insulation, wear a long-sleeved shirt, gloves, and goggles. Use a nose mask when blowing in cellulose. Use a nose mask when blowing in cellulose. Slide 33 The amount of insulation to use depends on the climate in area where you live, building codes & local utility prices. Slide 34 How is it installed? When installing batts or rolls of fiberglass the vapor barrier should always face the lived-in side. When installing batts or rolls of fiberglass the vapor barrier should always face the lived-in side. To pour in or blown in cellulose or rock wool into a new attic area, start by positioning a plastic vapor barrier. To pour in or blown in cellulose or rock wool into a new attic area, start by positioning a plastic vapor barrier. Slide 35 How is it installed? For pour in, just open the bag and pour it in place. For pour in, just open the bag and pour it in place. For blown in insulation one person is needed to open the bags and put the insulation into a blowing machine hopper. For blown in insulation one person is needed to open the bags and put the insulation into a blowing machine hopper. The second person operates the hose in the attic to add the required number of inches of insulation. The second person operates the hose in the attic to add the required number of inches of insulation. Slide 36 How is it installed? Foam insulation can be pumped into wall cavities. Foam insulation can be pumped into wall cavities. A special machine is used to pump the foam onto crawl space walls, into wall cavities, and onto roof areas. A special machine is used to pump the foam onto crawl space walls, into wall cavities, and onto roof areas. This type of installation is normally left to a professional who owns the equipment needed. This type of installation is normally left to a professional who owns the equipment needed. Slide 37 Review/Summary What are some ways improve efficiency around doors and windows? What are some ways improve efficiency around doors and windows? What does a R-value mean? What does a R-value mean? What are the different types of insulation? What are the different types of insulation? Slide 38 The End!