Apart from their fire resistance, the bricks have superior thermal ... while also safeguarding the building fabric itself,” says Block Research Group structural engineer Andrea Menardo, who ...

Protecting individual houses is not enough. We need to rethink how we design entire neighborhoods and communities. When a ...

The Polson City Commission authorized city staff to explore a potential land transfer or purchase with Cougar Ridge Development that could provide property to build a second fire station. Fire Chief ...

Vinyl siding is the most commonly used type in America, but it's a poor option for fire-prone areas. Instead, consider these ...

“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...

When it comes to protecting your home or workplace from the risks of fire, one of the easiest ways to enhance safety without sacrificing style is by installing flame retardant curtains.

Curtains act as a barrier against the sun, so they're naturally exposed to large amounts of sunlight. Here are the most ...

(KTLA) – You’ve seen buildings and homes with fire sprinklers inside … but what about on the ... “Apply home hardening to ...

Last year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued at least nine recall notices on products that ...

A massive fire broke out at the Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre in Electronics City, causing estimated damages of Rs 140 crore. Suspected to be caused by improper handling of flammable solvents ...

The neighbouring houses in the Palisades were destroyed, and Chasen thinks it was a combination of luck and fire-resistant design strategies that kept his client's home safe. It is a conventional wood ...