Have you ever noticed a small porch on a roof while walking through a neighborhood and wondered what it’s for? You might be ...

Material Components for Android (MDC-Android) help developers execute Material Design. Developed by a core team of engineers and UX designers at Google, these components enable a reliable development ...

The materials used to build your home can be a crucial factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, particularly in developing countries, says a team of UVA researchers.

Bill Gates became, at 31 years old, the youngest self-made billionaire in the world. Personal computers were rapidly becoming ubiquitous and Gates’s company, Microsoft, made the software (the ...

If you're in the market for a new roof, there are many things to consider. While cost, color, and the latest in material engineering often float top of mind for consumers, what might be great for ...

“I have great memories of visiting Bridgie Burns who lived in that thatched cottage all her life and her brother ... caravan on-site for the duration of the six weeks to complete the roof using straw ...

Work has officially started on a mammoth 12-month project to rescue a 15 th century Tithe Barn in Upminster from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register. The register gives an annual snapshot of ...

In a statement Historic England said it was "aware of a developing straw shortage and understands the impact this is having on the thatching trade". Ben Obese-Jecty, the Conservative MP for Huntingdon ...

Seven Hampshire fire crews rushed to Warsash to surround a blaze at a thatched roof cottage tonight, and more will stay overnight as the incident continues to be scaled down. Crews from Hightown ...

Six engines are putting out a fire on Hook Park Road Fire services are asking people to stay away from the area Follow for more updates ...

Top insurance regulator:Asphalt tiles, popular roofing material, may need to go in Florida Cool Roof Foam and Coatings is offering a similar product to what Perry procured to coat the association ...