Glass blocks make strong, attractive walls and windows that are easy to maintain and keep clean. The blocks are made of two sections of pressed glass fused together with a partial vacuum between them.

It is widely known that wood offers higher levels of thermal resistivity versus other framing materials. In fact, wood naturally has nearly four times the thermal resistance of steel or masonry. The ...

Energy Efficiency. It’s become one of the most important buzzwords in industrial, commercial, and even residential construction. Contractors are always looking for ways to lower energy costs for their ...

QUESTION: I have a slump block home in Tucson that was built in the 1970s and has very little insulation in the walls. It gets really hot in the afternoon. By 3 p.m. in the summer, I have to go ...

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Johns Manville (JM), a Berkshire Hathaway company and leading building products manufacturer, announced the launch of JM CladStone™ 110 and JM CladStone™ 80. With this release ...

You've probably heard of foam being used to cover flat roofs on many Arizona homes. It's roofing that keeps out rain but also reflects heat. Foam also plays a big role in insulating many newly built ...

Just how much does cavity wall insulation cost? If you are considering adding it in or upgrading existing insulation, this is likely to be a consideration for you right now. Cavity wall insulation can ...