Getting hit with a huge utility bill is unpleasant, but it’s even worse when you know that it’s high due to heat or air conditioning loss through the doors, windows, or walls. Fitting exterior walls ...

Insulating your attic walls is one of the best ways to get your home optimal energy efficiency. The amount of insulation you’ll need depends on several factors, including where you live, the design of ...

Neighbors cover their ears to muffle noises coming through the thin walls of their home. While it’s fun to speculate on “if these walls could talk,” when it literally becomes the case, it’s an ...

The researchers point out that in the UK, buildings are directly responsible for 17 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. Image: Shutterstock A recent study shows that green walls can reduce heat loss ...

Adding internal wall insulation to a renovated property can be beneficial, but isn't without risks. We explore what it is and ...

The hygrothermal performance of interior insulation in masonry walls remains a critical focus in the built environment, as it directly influences energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and the long‐term ...

You've probably heard of foam being used to cover flat roofs on many Arizona homes. It's roofing that keeps out rain but also reflects heat. Foam also plays a big role in insulating many newly built ...

It is widely known that wood offers higher levels of thermal resistivity versus other framing materials. In fact, wood naturally has nearly four times the thermal resistance of steel or masonry. The ...

This news release is available in Spanish. Zaloa Azkorra, an agricultural engineer of the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country, is conducting research at the University School of Mining and Public ...