Thermal bridging due to high-conductivity metal elements in steel-framed systems can affect building performance. The presence of thermal bridges, radiative heat exchange between air-facing surfaces, ...

Follow along as I tackle stud walls, steel work, and demolition in this latest loft conversion project. Watch the progress and learn tips on how to manage these essential stages of the conversion ...

Among the various versatile storage systems DIYers use to suit their ever-changing needs, cleat walls seem to have it all. Able to hold equipment of any size and shape, this garage organization ...

Metal Stud Crete is a lighter weight concrete panel system with recycled steel and locally extracted materials. Metal Stud Crete is fabricated on site or in a plant close to the project. The concrete ...

The key to creating an acoustic wall or floor that delivers on its promise is to ensure all areas of the construction are treated in the most effective ways to minimise the potential for sound paths.

The key to creating an acoustic wall or floor that delivers on its promise is to ensure all areas of the construction are treated in the most effective ways to minimise the potential for sound paths.

Dressers are now safer than ever for homes with small kids, thanks to the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act, which went into effect in late 2023. Furniture manufacturers ...

People are only just realising what the metal studs on their jeans are for. The popular item of clothing can be found hanging in most people’s wardrobes, but the design adopted so many years ago is ...

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Abstract: The purpose of this research is to develop the bulletproof prefabricated steel stud wall that can be installed rapidly. The users themselves can effortlessly repair the damage. The ...