Envelope, insulation & air sealing
Seal the leaks first, then insulate. A tight, well-insulated shell is quieter, cleaner and cheaper to cool through a Texas summer.
Building-science remodels · San Antonio & the Hill Country
Smarter homes,
built on building science.
Remodels that start with how your house handles heat, air and moisture, then add the sensors and controls that show it's working.
What we build
The house as one system: the shell, the air inside it, and the tech that runs it.
HVAC, fresh air & humidity
Heat pumps and mini-splits sized by load calculation, not rule of thumb. Balanced fresh air and dehumidification for our humid climate.
Smart home & IoT
Sensors for temperature, humidity, CO₂ and leaks. Smart thermostats, energy monitoring and a solid wired network, set up to work without a pile of apps.
Kitchens, baths & showers
Wet areas waterproofed properly and vented to the outside, with leak sensors under the sinks and behind the appliances.
Measure first. Then build.
Most remodels guess. We test the house before we touch it and again when we're done, so you can see the difference.
- Blower-door test to find where the house leaks air, before and after
- Load calculation so the new HVAC is sized to the house, not oversized
- Humidity, CO₂ and temperature sensors that tell you when something's off
- Leak sensors with an automatic water shut-off at the main
- Controls that keep working if the internet or a vendor's app goes down
How it works
- 1
Assess
Walkthrough, a look at the attic, ducts and equipment, and baseline tests.
- 2
Design
Envelope, mechanical and controls planned together. Then a real price.
- 3
Build
Seal, insulate, install, wire and set up every sensor and control.
- 4
Verify
Test again, tune the system, and walk you through how to read it.
We also build
Same approach, bigger scope.
Where we work
San Antonio and the Hill Country. Not sure if you're in range? Ask.
- San Antonio
- Alamo Heights
- Stone Oak
- Helotes
- Boerne
- Fair Oaks Ranch
- Bulverde
- New Braunfels
Questions
What is a building-science remodel?
A remodel planned around how the house handles heat, air and moisture, not just how it looks. The shell, the HVAC and the ventilation are designed together so the house stays comfortable, dry and efficient.
Do I need a whole-house remodel?
No. Air sealing, an attic, a new HVAC system or a set of sensors can each be their own project. We'll tell you which changes buy the most for your house.
What does a blower-door test show?
How leaky the house is and where the air gets in. We run it before the work to find the problems and after to confirm they're fixed.
Will the smart devices lock me into an app or subscription?
We set things up to keep working on your own network where we can, and we tell you up front about anything that needs a cloud service.
Is it worth it in San Antonio's climate?
Long, humid cooling seasons are where a tight shell, a right-sized system and real dehumidification make the biggest difference to comfort and bills.
Do you pull permits?
Yes, whenever the work needs one. We handle the permits and inspections.
Let's plan your project.
Tell us about the house and what you want to fix or build. We reply within one business day.