Designed for Life
Built for legacy
Your Home for generations
A legacy home is built to a higher standard than the average house. The difference? Building Science. By perfecting the four control layers—Water, Air, Vapor, and Thermal—we eliminate the common causes of home failure. This technical approach creates a healthier, more durable structure that performs better and costs less to run, ensuring it stands strong for your children and grandchildren.
Traditional Building
Litigation Risk: Up to 80% of building litigation claims are caused by severe water intrusion and moisture-related failures.
Air Quality: As much as 60% of the air on the first floor may originate directly from a dirty or unsealed crawl space.
Energy Waste: Standard construction often wastes up to 40% of energy through unmanaged air leaks and thermal bridging.
Premature Failure: Poor detailing and uncontrolled moisture cause early rot, significantly shortening a home’s lifespan.
Building Science
Water Management: Exterior drainage sheds bulk water, backed by a continuous layer that permanently shields the structure.
Air Quality: Mechanical ventilation provides fresh, filtered air while actively controlling moisture and removing pollutants.
Exceptional Comfort: Enjoy total thermal consistency with no drafts or temperature swings throughout the entire house.
Ultimate Durability: An engineered enclosure prevents water intrusion and mold, significantly extending the structure's life.
What is BUilding Science?
We don’t guess—we calculate. Using advanced Building Science, we establish a continuous 'Red Line' around your entire home, ensuring the four critical Control Layers are never broken. This unbroken boundary acts as a permanent shield, meticulously engineered to stay connected from the foundation to the roof. By maintaining this total enclosure, we eliminate the gaps and weak points where traditional construction fails.
By perfecting these layers—Water, Air, Vapor, and Thermal—we prevent the external environment from ever compromising your structure. This high-performance approach creates a home that isn't just built, but engineered for maximum durability and total indoor comfort. The result is a healthy, energy-efficient sanctuary designed to perform at the highest level for generations to come.
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The Water Control Layer is the first line of defense against liquid moisture penetration. It consists of an integrated system of materials, such as exterior claddings, flashings, and the water-resistive barrier (WRB), designed to shed bulk water away from the wall assembly. Its primary function is to prevent rain and snowmelt from entering the structure, thereby guarding against mold, rot, and structural damage.
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The Air Control Layer (or air barrier) is a continuous, interconnected plane that restricts the movement of air into and out of the building enclosure. Controlling air movement prevents energy loss through convection and stops moisture-laden air from condensing within the wall assembly. This layer is crucial for maintaining both energy efficiency and superior indoor air quality.
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The Vapor Control Layer is designed to limit the movement of moisture in its gaseous form (water vapor) through the building's materials. This layer, often referred to as a vapor retarder or barrier, is strategically placed within the wall assembly based on climate. Its function is to prevent the condensation of water vapor inside the structure where it could damage insulation and encourage microbial growth.
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The Thermal Control Layer is the insulation system responsible for resisting the flow of heat. It is a continuous layer applied strategically across the entire enclosure—walls, roof, and foundation—to minimize heat transfer via conduction, convection, and radiation. Effective thermal management maintains a comfortable indoor temperature, significantly reduces the demand on heating and cooling equipment, and is the primary driver of building energy efficiency.
Our Services
Consult
Our Consultation offers flexible, expert guidance for any project stage—from concept to existing structure analysis. We use Building Science to identify risks and create a high-performance roadmap, ensuring long-term durability and efficiency before construction starts. This prevents costly errors and maximizes your investment return.
Design
The Design service engineers your home as an integrated system, handling full architecture or complex components. Applying Building Science, we strategically integrate the four control layers (Water, Air, Vapor, Thermal). This process guarantees superior comfort, ultra-low energy use, and long-term resilience through optimized planning.
Build
Our Build service provides full project management, delivering a home constructed to the highest Building Science standards. Our trained teams ensure precision installation of all control layers, guaranteeing continuity and connection. The final result is a durable, energy-efficient structure that performs perfectly for maximum long-term value and comfort.
