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Humidity & Moisture ControlHow Indoor Moisture Affects Your Home’s AirExcess indoor moisture, whether humidity that stays above about 60%, a leak or condensation, creates conditions where mold, bacteria and dust mites can grow,…
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)Indoor Air Quality Beyond Mold: Dust, VOCs, Filtration and UpkeepMold gets most of the attention, but dust, pollen, VOCs and fine particles also affect the air in your home. The practical tools are…
Ductwork & Air FlowHow Furniture, Rugs and Closets Affect Your Home’s AirflowGood airflow means conditioned air reaches every part of a room and returns to your HVAC system unblocked. When furniture, drapes, rugs or closed…
MoldBest Practices for Mold Prevention in Your HVAC SystemA properly sized, well-maintained HVAC system is one of the best tools for mold prevention because it removes humidity every time it cools. Keep…
MoldBuilding Science Best Practices for Mold PreventionMold prevention comes down to moisture control. Keep indoor relative humidity below 60% (ideally 30-50%), fix leaks and drainage problems quickly, and build and…
Case StudyU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Case Study: Pure Maintenance Dry-Fog ProcessA U.S. Army ERDC study tested Pure Maintenance's two-step dry-fog process in two vacant Fort Campbell buildings and found large, immediate drops in airborne…- Pure MaintenancePure Maintenance Dry Fog Treatment: How It Works and When It’s UsedPure Maintenance dry fog treatment fills a home with a fine, dry mist in two steps: a dry fog, then a surface protectant. It…
Insulation & EnvelopePassive House Mechanical Systems: ERVs, Heat Pumps and MoreA Passive House relies on matched mechanical systems: balanced ventilation with an ERV or HRV, right-sized heating and cooling (usually a heat pump), efficient…
Insulation & EnvelopeWhat Is a Passive House? The Standard Explained for TexasPassive House is a performance standard that uses airtight construction, continuous insulation, high-performance windows and balanced ventilation with heat or energy recovery to keep…
MoldMold Testing: What Each Method Can and Can’t Tell YouNo single mold test gives a complete picture of your home. Air samples, surface samples (tape lifts and swabs), dust DNA tests like ERMI…
MoldWhy a “Remediated” Home Can Still Have Mold ProblemsA home can pass a remediation clearance test and still have mold problems if the moisture source wasn't fixed, humidity stays high, or spores…
Remediation & RestorationWhat Is the IICRC S520, and How It Fits With Texas Mold RulesThe IICRC S520 is a voluntary industry standard of care for professional mold remediation. In Texas, the legal requirements come from TDLR and its…