Snow is an excellent insulator and I sometimes leave it on our hoop house and other structures to keep our plants warmer. Today I’ll talk about how we use snow as insulation, when we decide to remove snow, and when we leave it alone.
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Highlights:
0:18 the insulation value of snow (R-value)
0:51 How I decide whether to remove snow or leave it as insulation
I remove snow when:
1:03 it may cause structural damage
1:39 it’s sunny (south side only)
Assuming there isn’t enough snow to cause structural damage, I use snow as insulation:
2:17 on the north side of the hoop house and low tunnels
2:49 when it snows in the evening or night
3:03 when it’s cold and overcast
3:15 in shaded areas
3:40 Summary
Oscar Cameos:
1:13 1:24 3:30 3:58
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