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Insulation & Envelope
Where Your Home Actually Leaks: A Central Texas Homeowner's Guide to Air Infiltration Priorities
This article explains that most homeowners overestimate how much air leakage comes from windows and underestimate how much comes from attics and ductwork - and understanding the real ranking of infiltration sources helps Central Texas homeowners spend their improvement dollars where they'll have the biggest impact on comfort, energy bills, and moisture control.
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Air Conditioning
Why Designing a Zoned HVAC System is Complex for Central Texas Homes
This article explains that designing a zoned HVAC system for Central Texas homes is highly complex because it requires precise management of airflow and static pressure, the use of advanced multi-stage or inverter HVAC units, and significant physical space for ductwork modifications.
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Ductwork & Air Flow
Understanding Your Home's Duct System: The Key to Efficient Heating and Cooling in Central Texas
This article breaks down the essential components of a home's duct system—including plenums, ducts, and registers—to explain why their proper design, materials, and installation are crucial for efficient heating and cooling, comfort, and good air quality in Central Texas.
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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Optimal Placement for UV Lights in HVAC Systems: Why Location is Everything for Your Home's Air
This article covers optimal placement for UV lights in an HVAC system is directly inside the evaporator coil, as this location targets the primary source of mold and bacteria growth, leading to more effective air disinfection, improved system efficiency, and a longer equipment lifespan.
