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Q: In this coldest of winters, I need help! My family room floor is like a block of ice and my several attempts to fix the problem have failed. I've read many of your columns about insulation problems ...

Q. My heating and air conditioning equipment is in my attic. I know I am losing heat because the attic is very warm even in cold, cloudy weather. There is some insulation on the floor, but would it ...

Did you know the secret to slashing your energy bills could be right below your feet? On average in the U.S., between 10% and 20% of heat escapes through a home's flooring every winter and summer.

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Two new reports offer guidance on selecting environmentally friendly and healthy building materials in three product categories: gypsum drywall, flooring, and insulation. “Embodied Carbon and Material ...

Impact sound insulation in resilient flooring systems remains a critical area of inquiry for mitigating noise transmission in both residential and commercial construction. These systems, which ...

Top tips include insulating the area around radiators and fitting insulation in drier months to help dry out moisture that would otherwise cause dampness Heat is money at the moment as people try to ...

TOKYO -- Underfloor insulation could reduce adverse health effects such as high blood pressure from low temperatures near the floor, a survey presented by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, ...