Civil Construction Tips

For geotechnical categories 2 and 3 the following information should be obtained in the course of a site investigation for foundation engin...

What about moisture in the form of water vapor? Water vapor moisture is produced both outside (humidity) and in- side (steam from cooking an...

There’s an old saying that fits this topic very well: the devil is in the details.  at’s because it’s how we  ash windows, doors, porches, c...

A radiant barrier is the foil-faced roof decking (with the foil facing the attic side) that stops radiant heat gain through a vented roof as...

Ice dams are a source of tens of millions of dollars in home damages each year. Homeowners have tried heat tapes at the edge of the roof, ra...

Also, since insulation is a material full of air pockets, it is important to stop air ow through that material. For insulation to be effecti...

“ Thermal barrier” is a fancy term for insulation. In a high-performance home, insulation should be installed on all exterior surfaces in an...