Insulation materials of tomorrow must be both efficient and environmentally friendly. Scientists are developing insulation foam made from wood that could re- place petrochemical plastics in the long ...

Wintry drafts snaking through an old house usually indicate that it needs insulation. Insulating your home is essential for warmth, energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality. However, if an ...

Israeli researchers have begun pilot-scale production of a new high-temperature thermal ceramic insulator that may become a safe and economical substitute for asbestos and other potentially harmful ...

Just under the forest floor, a vast fungal network known as mycelium builds, communicates and occasionally produces the fruiting bodies we call mushrooms. Now scientists are using this fungus to ...

New York, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "The US Insulation Market: Analysis By Material Type Size and Trends ...

Take a close look at your windows and doors for any sneaky gaps or cracks that might be letting in chilly drafts. To tackle these trouble spots, consider using weatherstripping and caulking; these are ...

Insulation is a minor investment in new housing which generates significant cost of living savings for occupants, saves the government healthcare costs, and improves economic productivity, says ...

Whether you want to save your wallet, or save your planet; effective insulation of structures is essential. It turns out that windows are much more interesting and challenging design problem than I ...

Climate protection is now a mandatory consideration for every building contractor. Only last October the German federal government tightened up its Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV) even further by ...