Do not use asphalt- or bitumen-type vapor retarders over radiant heat systems. Where a wood panel subfloor has been installed over a concrete slab, install a Class I impermeable vapor retarder ...

Concrete slabs form the backbone of countless industrial and material-handling facilities. Whether supporting heavy machinery, mezzanines, pallet racks, or conveyors, a slab must be able to bear ...

Approaching its 25-year milestone, BlueRidge Company has seen the industry shift firsthand, over time refining its product ...

The demolished remains of developer Mohamed Hadid’s failed $50 million Los Angeles mansion have hit the auction block with an opening bid of $7.9 million—years after the father of supermodels ...

But while the first few listing photos reveal renderings of a stunning hillside home, all that remains of Hadid's former mansion is a foundation and a few slabs of concrete-along with planning ...

Also included in the rent will be heating and cooling — provided by radiant-heat concrete floors and an evaporative cooling system that have worked well in the building that houses Hafer's business.

Factors important in radiant heat loss are the surface area and the temperature gradient. Conduction - through direct contact between objects, molecular transference of heat energy Water conducts heat ...

that questions why the flooring industry ever abided by what it calls a “one size fits all” standard for evaluating concrete slab moisture. According to the article, “The literature from ...

8. Smart Floor Heating Systems As it stands today, comfort underfoot is at its smartest. As more homes have radiant floor heating, compatibility of the flooring material is a must. Engineered wood, ...