Radiant Barriers A NASA Invention Or American Entrepreneurship?

Posted on Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Though it was readily adopted in the sciences, and for a short period commercially, entrenched interests in the insulation industry kept radiant barriers from gaining widespread popularity. The search for more energy efficiency, scientific research, and cutting edge architects lead to the eventual reemergence of radiant barriers. It was a longer road to acceptance than many would have expected.

How Radiant Barriers Sent Men Into Outer Space And Ended Up In Homes

Posted on Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

It is common sense to block as much heat transfer as possible through air seeping or having a house change temperature making it uncomfortable inside. All new energy efficient houses go a step further put emphasis on radiation for creating an optimal, affordable living environment. In the following posts, we will further discuss how technological breakthroughs have created materials specifically designed to deal with radiation. The materials have served to make life in space possible while also making life in your home easier and more comfortable.

Acrylic: The Best Bathtub Material History Has To Offer

Posted on Friday, February 25th, 2011

Given acrylic’s high value, it’s no wonder why bathtub manufacturers have chosen it as the industry standard. Users are so satisfied with their experiences, they aren’t even seeking other materials. For now, and into the foreseeable future, acrylic will be the bathtub material of choice for those seeking the best tubs history has to offer.

Gelcoat Fiberglass Tubs: A Stepping Stone To Acrylic

Posted on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Prior to gelcoat fiberglass, people were making hot tubs out of wood. The porous material would harvest bacteria, splinter, rot, and leak. It was entirely impractical. Boat hulls were being made out of fiberglass as early as the ‘40s but it was generally cost prohibitive in other applications.

Classic Cast Iron Clawfoot Tubs

Posted on Monday, February 21st, 2011

Iron tubs have a rich history in this country. Their look, known as clawfoot, evokes a sense of nostalgia. By the 1930’s people had enough of clawfoot tubs and for good reason. Though we regard them as beautiful and vintage today, clawfoot tubs’ impracticalities were their demise.

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