Try to break a chunk of granite with a cold chisel and hammer, and you may not even scratch the surface. Like other dense stone, it should last indefinitely in walls, patios, steps, chimneys and other ...

Q: It appears I wasted some money five years ago. I had my brick building repointed with new mortar, and it has deteriorated quickly. Do you have any idea what caused that? The building is close to ...

A recent study explores the potential of integrating surface-modified silica aerogel and recycled polyethylene terephthalate ...

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers. The team hope this new building ...