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Welcome to the New TONER Home Performance Website!
Out with the old, in with the building science. Explore the new digital home of TONER Home Performance - built from the ground up for lightning-fast edge delivery, generative AI search engines, and conflict-free forensic engineering.
The Three C's: How We Think About Every Project
Climate tells us what the building is up against. Construction is how we answer it. Client is who we're answering it for. An inside look at the core building science framework TONER Home Performance uses to untangle complex assembly failures.
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Welcome to the New TONER Home Performance Website!
Out with the old, in with the building science. Explore the new digital home of TONER Home Performance - built from the ground up for lightning-fast edge delivery, generative AI search engines, and conflict-free forensic engineering.
The Three C's: How We Think About Every Project
Climate tells us what the building is up against. Construction is how we answer it. Client is who we're answering it for. An inside look at the core building science framework TONER Home Performance uses to untangle complex assembly failures.
Building to Code Isn't the Same as Building for Texas
Energy codes are optimized for utility bill efficiency, but hot and humid climates demand resiliency. Why passing every city inspection doesn’t guarantee your home is safe from hidden wall condensation and moisture failure.
Humidity Is a Symptom, Not a Cause
Thinking about buying a dehumidifier to fix a muggy house? Why treating heavy indoor humidity before diagnosing envelope leaks, vapor drive, and oversized mechanicals is just renting a machine to hide the real problem.
Your AC Is Fine. Your House Just Isn't Dehumidifying.
Musty closets and sweating grills in April and May? Your AC isn't broken - it's just sitting idle during shoulder season. Why sensible cooling can't solve a latent moisture problem, and how standalone dehumidification bridges the gap.
The Fundamentals Still Work: Three Waterproofing Failures from Real Texas Projects
More waterproofing product doesn't automatically mean better waterproofing. A forensic breakdown of three real Texas job sites where improvised layering, deleted rain screens, and multi-tasking materials compromised the assembly.
Open Cell Foam Is Not a Panacea
Open cell spray foam is an incredible tool for hot, humid Texas attics - but it isn’t a cure-all. Why relying on foam while skipping basic blocking and air sealing leads to hidden moisture disasters.
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