A situation where a building’s structural elements tightly adjoin each other is undesirable. It may cause unnecessary stress and, consequently, even cracking of...
Heat insulation materials in construction are not only those that we know the most: styrofoam and mineral wool. They also include such materials that provide better...
Thermal performance and energy efficiency are among the most important things we should consider when building a house. How to insulate a house? There are different...
The foundation is one of the most important components of a building structure. It’s a part of the building that bears heavy loads and is exposed to low temperatures...
In any building, the ceiling is a place being particularly exposed to the formation of thermal bridges. They are tiny gaps or larger spaces through which thermal...
While preparing the design of your house, you should already be thinking about what to use to insulate the flooring. Appropriate floor insulation at the lower storey...
Not more than several decades ago, builders rarely bothered about the insulation of external utility spaces such as balconies and terraces. These days, with modern,...
Concrete is a composite with multiple applications. It is usually used for laying foundations, building floors and stairs, or for hardening subgrades. Architectural...
Inorganic chemical compounds, known as hydroxides, have many different applications in the industry and in daily life. One of the most well-known hydroxides is white...