News
What If I Need To Return My AC Vent?
Linear air diffusers can be a great addition to any home. However, sometimes, things just don’t go according to plan. When that happens, it helps to have a company at your back that puts customers first. That’s what we’re committed to here at Texas Buildmart. If anything has gone wrong with your AC vent cover or plenum box purchase, our straightforward returns policy ensures we will make it right. The TexasBuildmart.com Returns Policy Here are the fast facts to know about our customer-friendly returns policy: In most cases, items can be returned within 30 days of receipt of shipment Customers can expect...
How to Properly Seal Vents to Plenums from Sweating with Insulation Tape
Whether you’re a seasoned contractor or a novice DIY enthusiast, you may be familiar with the issue of sweating AC Vent Covers. The issue however doesn’t involve the AC Vent Cover but condensation around the Air Vent itself; when the difference in temperatures (where hot air meets cold air) around your air vents, particularly those that aren’t well enough insulated, it isn’t uncommon to see “sweat” forming around our air vents. While it isn’t uncommon, it can be a serious issue! Consistent moisture around our air vents can be conducive to the growth of mold, mildew, and other serious potential...
How to solve a size issue (too small of a vent hole, too big of a vent hole)
Replacing your aging air vent register grilles is a great way to enhance your space; the benefits of installing newer and sleeker air vent covers, linear AC vents or linear slot diffusers are immeasurable — and can include improving the aesthetics of the space while making cleaning and maintenance easier. But — what do you do if the hole is too large, or too small, for the kind of HVAC grills that you’d planned to install? Over the years, standard sizes, which can already vary based on region and construction style, have shifted. As such, linear diffusers and other air vent covers can...
Are AC Vent Covers Necessary?
Vent covers are fixtures in our homes that we rarely think about – until something goes wrong. Some vents are old, unsightly, or cause an irritating rattling sound. If you’re wondering why we even have AC vent covers, you’ve come to the right place. The Main Functions of Vent Covers HVAC systems need air vents for several important reasons. For starters, achieving good airflow and circulation is critical for keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer. Vents also help with balancing the pressure within an HVAC system, ensuring the air flows smoothly and efficiently. Vents are not...
What’s the difference between an AC Vent Cover and a Linear Slot Diffuser?
What is a Vent? A vent in laymen’s term is the point where the air duct enters the building. This portion of the air duct system is the vent but is referred to as a plenum box or just plenum. An air duct encompasses any passage used to supply and/or extract air vertically or horizontally. So anything where air is being passed from point A to point B is called the air duct but the actual point A and point B are considered the vents or referred to as the plenum box. Most often these vents are made of fiberglass, but can be made of various materials....