Each floor covering is assessed with regard to its environmental impact. This impact can be of various type: depletion of raw materials, cumulative energy requirement, global warming, acidification, tropospheric ozone creation, stratospheric ozone depletion, eutrophication, production of waste and human ...
becomes a bigger issue when you consider the green movement and it’s implications on start up of HVAC systems in new buildings. We’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg, in my opinion, on this issue.So why should varying temperature and humidity affect floor covering materials and how do...
Each floor covering is assessed with regard to its environmental impact. This impact can be of various type: depletion of raw materials, cumulative energy requirement, global warming, acidification, tropospheric ozone creation, stratospheric ozone depletion, eutrophication, production of waste and human ...
Hardwood floors are made from various wood materials, including Oak,Pine, Maple, Birch, and Tigerwood. As a home buyer, you’d usually find these floors as solid hardwood or engineered wood. The Solid hardwood floor is made of a single piece of solid wood cut into tiles and laid out in...
Once upon a time you'd have found gadgets like this only in space rockets or jumbo jets; now they're in virtually every car, many laptop computers, and all kinds of gadgets such as smartphones and games consoles. Let's take a closer look at what they are, what they do, and how ...
Custom-made and off-the-shelf slipcovers both require regular care. However, custom-made slipcovers may be easier to care for because they’re made from higher-quality materials. 8. Time Custom-made slipcovers take longer to receive than off-the-shelf slipcovers. However, they’re usually ...
✔️ Comfort: What will it be like standing on the floor for long stretches of time? Flooring materials that offer a softness underfoot, like cork and vinyl tile, will be much more comfortable than those that are rock hard, like concrete, stone and porcelain. Especially in rooms where ...
Fabric can be broken down into several different categories, based on where they come from, how they are made, and the design of the material. These include: Natural or synthetic (artificial/manufactured) materials Woven or knitted fibers Plant-based or animal-based fabrics (natural materials...
covering of floors. Timber has been one of the most popular choices of flooring materials because of its texture, durability and visual appeal. Timber flooring is a classic home décor item you can use to add dignity and sophistication to your rooms. What are the different kinds of timber ...
Hoarding disorder is the excessive collection and retention of any materials to the point that it interferes with day-to-day functioning and creates a hazard or potential hazard for the individual or others. Hoarding frequently develops into a vicious cycle whereby individuals almost literally become ...