In the Southwest, clay roofs have been popular because they perform best in the region’s hot, dry climate and have a long lifespan. "Tile, specifically, also has historical ties to the Southwest area ...

A third of American homes, or about 48 million properties, are at risk of wildfires. Here's how to protect yours.

THE owners of a bed and breakfast are seeking permission to turn it into a residential property fit for a family of nine. The ...

SO-IL (Solid Objectives – Idenburg Liu) is an architectural design firm based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2008 by Florian Idenburg and Jing Liu. Known for an architecture deeply engaged ...

Flat or low-slope roofs are common in commercial properties ... and local weather conditions. As a general rule: Residential Properties: Inspections should be conducted at least once a year, ideally ...

Flat irons seem pretty straightforward since they require just a few passes with a steady hand to do their job, but certain things can set a good one above the rest: a range of heat settings to ...

“In our study, the aim is to maximize the energy yield per area on a flat roof and not the specific energy yield. For this reason, low GCRs are not a sensible option,” the researchers sai ...

Ontario’s energy efficiency budget has been recharged with a pledged 12-year, $10.9-billion spending strategy that significantly boosts funding for commercial, industrial, institutional and ...

and five types of roof coverings: asphalt or fiberglass shingles, concrete or clay tile, metal, and two flat-roof styles — built up or membrane — more commonly used in commercial buildings.

A specialist team in Bristol says more research is needed into flat head syndrome, a condition which is thought to affect up to 40% of babies. Southmead Hospital runs the only NHS clinic offering ...