Q: We have a bathroom on the ground floor, and we're replacing parts of the subfloor because they have dry rot. The subfloor is above concrete. Do you recommend putting insulation between the concrete ...

Cold floors make winters uncomfortable in many homes built on concrete slabs, and relatively complex systems often are recommended to improve the floors. Homasote Co., with fiberboard construction ...

On the lookout for ever more energy-efficient building envelope solutions, a growing number of Building Teams are turning to insulating concrete forms as an alternative to light-gauge steel frame, ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Even when properly insulated, concrete floors suspended over cold spaces will lose up to 80% of their heat. As heat is lost through the floor, it puts a costly strain on HVAC systems ...

When building a house, two main types of foundations are used: slab-on-grade or below-grade foundations with a basement slab. Climate, including high water tables, frost lines, harsh winters, and ...

For LiteForm Technologies in South Sioux City, no project is too big or too small. Their products can be used for about any concrete building application. Grey Flexx-25 High Density Foam Board ...

Those looking into how to insulate floors in an old house will probably already be aware of the positive impact that this job can have. Not only will it improve how well a house retains heat, but it ...

If you have already upgraded the insulation in your loft, and draught-proofed your doors and windows, and are keen to do still more, then the final insulation frontier is your floor. Because warm air ...