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Insulation & Envelope
Confessions from an HVAC Contractor: The Spray Foam Mistakes We See in Homeowners’ Attics
This article is from the HVAC contractor’s side - spray foam retrofits can be a dream or a disaster. When done right, they make your system’s job easier and your home more comfortable. When rushed, they leave you with plywood boxes, unsafe flues, and a furnace that’s gasping for air. Here’s what we see - and how to avoid it.
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Insulation & Envelope
Spray Foam Insulation: Benefits, Drawbacks, and What to Consider Before You Install
Spray foam insulation can transform your home’s comfort and efficiency by sealing leaks and turning your attic into conditioned space. It delivers consistent temperatures and reduces HVAC strain, but also changes your home’s heat load, may require appliance upgrades, and demands careful 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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Air Conditioning
What is a Zoned HVAC System? Custom Comfort for Your Central Texas Home
This article explains that a zoned HVAC system allows Central Texas homeowners to achieve customized comfort and energy efficiency by dividing their house into distinct areas, each controlled by its own thermostat that directs airflow using motorized dampers within the ductwork of a single, central HVAC unit.
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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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Ductwork & Air Flow
What is a Duct System (and Why Plenum Size Matters Most) for Your Central Texas Home
This article explains that for Central Texas homeowners, the return and supply plenums are the most critical parts of a duct system, as their proper sizing is essential for maintaining efficient airflow, optimal static pressure, and overall HVAC performance.
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Insulation & Envelope
The Importance of Professional Insulation Installation for Your Central Texas Home
This article explains that for Central Texas homeowners, professional insulation installation is non-negotiable because it ensures correct material selection, proper air sealing, and adherence to building codes, which are all essential for maximizing energy efficiency, comfort, and home health.
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Insulation & Envelope
Why Insulation is Key to a Healthy Home Environment in Central Texas
This article explains that for Central Texas homeowners, proper insulation is a cornerstone of a healthy home environment because it controls moisture to prevent mold, reduces airborne allergens, and maintains stable temperatures for overall wellness.
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Mold
Mold Sensitivity vs. Mold Allergy: Understanding the Difference for Your Central Texas Home
This article explains the critical difference between mold sensitivity, a chronic inflammatory reaction to mold toxins causing systemic symptoms like fatigue and brain fog, and a mold allergy, which is an immediate, classic allergic response involving IgE antibodies and symptoms like sneezing and wheezing.
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Mold
When Mold Turns Toxic: Why Symptoms Can Appear Years Later
The article compares your immune system to a "glass table" that accumulates weight from various life stressors like poor diet, lack of sleep, other toxins, and the mold itself. For a long time, the table holds, but once the cumulative burden becomes too much—often triggered by a new stressor like a worsened leak or another illness—the "table shatters." This "breaking point" explains the sudden appearance of chronic issues like fatigue, brain fog, and respiratory problems.
