A research team from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a ...

If your hardwood floor is over a concrete subfloor, you may want to aim for maximum impermeability, especially because concrete is known to absorb ground moisture. The other major factor to consider ...

Moisture is something to be managed. A vapor barrier can cut down on earthy smells, mildew, and general humidity.

Selecting the right material for a vapor barrier is essential. Shown here is a piece of membrane that couldn’t endure the high pH of the concrete and sustained contact with the ground ...

there is a difference between vapor retarders and barriers. Traditionally, vapor retarders are more frequently used below ordinary on-ground floor slabs than vapor barriers. Plastic rebar chairs ...

Without proper management, roots can extend beneath a structure, causing soil displacement, moisture imbalances, and structural damage. Installing root barriers is an effective strategy to mitigate ...

I was in the packed hall at Davos to hear Trump speak. The audience went from laughter to silence in seconds. Elizabeth Warren tells Elon Musk she's 'happy' to work with him on DOGE's goals to ...