Thermal Mass vs. Insulation — FarmPal
Understand the difference: Thermal mass (earth, stone) absorbs and releases heat slowly great where day/night temps vary 20°F+. Insulation (straw, hempcrete) resists heat flow essential where it's consistently cold or hot. Hot-arid = thermal mass. Cold = insulation. Mix both in temperate climates.
Understand the difference: Thermal mass (earth, stone) absorbs and releases heat slowly great where day/night temps vary 20°F+. Insulation (straw, hempcrete) resists heat flow essential where it's consistently cold or hot. Hot-arid = thermal mass. Cold = insulation. Mix both in temperate climates.