Roof Insulation in Laying-hen Houses to Ease Summer Heat
Abstract
Use of roof insulation in laying-hen houses to reduce heat transfer through the roof in summertime in Iowa was assessed through modeling and field measurement. The results indicate that roof insulation is effective to reducing heat transfer through the roof, thus may help to relieve hen heat stress. One inch-thick polystyrene board (R5) is sufficient to prevent majority of the roof heat transfer
Keywords: ASL R2803
How to Cite:
Zhao, Y. & Xin, H., (2013) “Roof Insulation in Laying-hen Houses to Ease Summer Heat”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-1011
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