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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…
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…
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…
MoldLyme Disease, Mold and Your Home: Questions Our Customers AskSome customers managing Lyme disease ask whether moisture or mold in their home is worth looking into. We're not medical providers, so health questions…
Health & SafetyCIRS and Your Home’s Air: What We Hear From CustomersSome customers with CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) ask how their home fits in. Health questions belong with your doctor. We can help find…
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 SeesRoof deck spray foam can make a Texas home much more comfortable, but trouble comes from everything around the foam. Open-combustion gas appliances, like…- 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…
Ductwork & Air FlowHow Your Home’s Duct System Works: A Central Texas GuideA home duct system is supply and return plenums, the ducts, and the boots, registers and grilles at each room; in most Central Texas…
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,…
