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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)Benefits and Deficiencies of UV Lights in HVAC SystemsA UV-C light in an HVAC system is best at keeping the evaporator coil and drain pan cleaner by limiting mold and bacterial growth…
Insulation & EnvelopeWhat R-Value Attic Insulation Do You Need in Austin?R-value measures how well insulation resists heat flow: the higher the number, the better it insulates. In Austin, the current building code minimum for…
Insulation & EnvelopeHow Insulation Helps Control Noise in Your HomeInsulation helps control noise by absorbing sound inside walls, floors and ceilings and by filling the gaps sound travels through. Fiberglass and hemp batts…
Insulation & EnvelopeHow Insulation Affects Indoor Comfort LevelsInsulation slows heat moving between your home and the outdoors, which keeps room temperatures more even, reduces drafts and lets your HVAC system hold…
Insulation & EnvelopeSigns Your Home Needs Attic Insulation UpgradesCommon signs you need more attic insulation are rising energy bills, hot upstairs rooms, an AC that runs constantly in summer, uneven temperatures and…
Insulation & EnvelopeHow Insulation Improves Energy Efficiency in Austin HomesInsulation slows heat flow into and out of your home, so your AC and heating don't have to run as much. In Central Texas,…
Insulation & EnvelopeOwens Corning ProCat® Professional Loosefill InsulationProCat is Owens Corning's blown-in fiberglass loosefill insulation for attics. Owens Corning designs it to resist settling and lists it as GREENGUARD Gold certified…
Insulation & EnvelopeGold Eagle Services: Proud Partners with Owens CorningGold Eagle Services is an Owens Corning partner, listed in Owens Corning's HVAC contractor locator. Through that partnership we install Owens Corning products as…
Insulation & EnvelopeFiberglass vs. Cellulose vs. Spray Foam Attic InsulationThe three most common attic insulation choices are blown-in fiberglass, blown-in cellulose and spray foam. Each trades off cost, R-value per inch, air sealing…- Insulation & EnvelopeHow Insulation Works to Control MoistureInsulation controls moisture by keeping surfaces from getting cold enough for humid air to condense on them and, with air sealing, by limiting humid…
Insulation & EnvelopeHow Attic Insulation Affects Your HomeAttic insulation slows heat moving between your attic and your living space. In Central Texas, where attics get extremely hot and often hold the…
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…
