One way to prevent frozen pipes and the damage that comes with them, is to insulate pipes where water tends to linger, ...

Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT, President Sun Kyu, Park) has introduced a groundbreaking vapor pressure equation. This innovative study addresses the ...

Draft-proofing your garage can make a significant difference in maintaining your home’s overall comfort and energy efficiency ...

According to advice issued by the Met Office, you should do the following after a flood: Check with the emergency services it ...

Jacksonville, Fla. — According to permits pulled by Action News Jax, a cracked barrier wall on the third floor of Ascension St. Vincent’s Dillon parking garage is now prompting a $3.75 million ...

According to permits pulled by Action News Jax, a cracked barrier wall on the third floor of Ascension St. Vincent’s Dillon parking garage is now prompting a $3.75 million repair project.

Now, researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a method using microwave radar to monitor the moisture content in wood inside walls. “We know microwave radar shows ...

Cellulose insulation typically has a lifespan of 20–30 years but can degrade faster if exposed to moisture, pest or animal infestation, or extreme settling. Regular inspections are essential to ...

Aviation experts are raising serious questions about a curious concrete wall near the end of an airport runway in South Korea — after a catastrophic crash killed 179 people on board a Jeju Air ...

As South Korea mourns the 179 victims of its worst-ever air disaster, aviation experts have raised questions over a wall or “dune” that Jeju Air flight 7C2216 had slammed into after landing ...

Homeowners often ask if a vapor barrier is necessary for optimizing attic insulation and protecting their homes from moisture-related damage. The answer, however, isn’t one-size-fits-all.