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Health & SafetyCIRS and Your Home’s Air: What We Hear From CustomersSome customers managing CIRS ask how their home fits in. We're not medical providers, so health questions belong with your doctor. We can help…
Insulation & EnvelopeA Homeowner’s Guide to Buying a Home with Spray Foam InsulationSpray foam can make a home tighter and more comfortable, but only when the HVAC system is designed for it. Before you buy, check…
Insulation & EnvelopeSpray Foam Attic Mistakes: What an HVAC Contractor SeesSpray foam on the roof deck can make a Texas home far more comfortable, but the trouble usually comes from everything around the foam:…
Insulation & EnvelopeSpray Foam Insulation: Pros, Cons and What to Know FirstSpray foam on the underside of the roof deck turns the attic into conditioned space, keeping attic ductwork out of extreme heat and sealing…
Air ConditioningWhy Zoning an HVAC System Is Complex in Central Texas HomesZoning a single HVAC system is hard because closing dampers to some zones raises static pressure, which can damage ductwork and equipment. A zoned…
Air ConditioningWhat Is a Zoned HVAC System? A Guide for Central Texas HomesA zoned HVAC system divides your home into areas that each have their own thermostat, using motorized dampers in the ductwork so one system…
Ductwork & Air FlowHow Your Home’s Duct System Works: A Central Texas GuideA home duct system is made up of supply and return plenums, the ducts themselves, and the boots, registers and grilles that connect to…
Ductwork & Air FlowDuct System Plenums: What They Are and Why Size MattersThe supply and return plenums are the main air chambers attached to your furnace or air handler, and their size affects airflow, static pressure,…
Insulation & EnvelopeWhy Professional Insulation Installation Matters in Central TexasInsulation only performs as well as it's installed. Professional installation includes air sealing, attic baffles for ventilation, sealing around light fixtures and other penetrations,…
Insulation & EnvelopeWhy Insulation Is Key to a Cleaner, Drier Home in Central TexasGood insulation does more than save energy. By keeping indoor temperatures and surfaces steady, it helps prevent the condensation that feeds mold, and with…
MoldMold Sensitivity vs. Mold Allergy: What It Means for Your HomePeople use "mold allergy" and "mold sensitivity" for different kinds of reactions they connect with mold: some quick, like sneezing, others slower and vaguer,…
MoldHidden Mold: Why It Can Go Unnoticed for YearsMold can grow unnoticed for years because it usually starts small and out of sight: inside a wall after a slow leak, in the…
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