NEW HOLLAND, PA - Builders starting new home projects can now earn three additional points (for a total of 13 potential points) towards National Green Building Certification when using ...
Q: I was doing research about house foundations and came across interlocking foam forms that stack on top of one another. They assemble much like children's plastic blocks. Does a concrete foundation ...
It has been a mantra of TreeHugger that where possible, it is better to build foam free. Plastic foams are sometimes made with blowing agents that have serious global warming potential; they are made ...
Dr. Massimo Bertino and ThermaGEL Innovations seek to develop and commercialize improved vacuum insulated panels for the construction industry with CCF grant. We are committed to redefining ...
FAIRBANKS - Q: How do I insulate my foundation and how much is enough? Insulating a foundation is an important step in both retaining heat during the winter and reducing heating costs. Concrete or ...
Colorado State University has always used a traditional cast-in-place foundation system for its campus buildings. Since university officials were mostly unfamiliar with shotcrete foundations, the ...
Q: We added a room to our house that has only a concrete slab for a floor. The slab gets so cold in winter, we are unable to use the room. How can we make the room comfortable? A: Cold concrete floors ...