Coats Homes, one of the premier luxury home builders in Texas, is known for delivering exceptional quality, durability, and long-term performance in every custom residence. On a recent high-end project in Dallas’ historic Forest Hills neighborhood, Coats Homes partnered with Keene Building Products to ensure maximum protection of the building envelope—prioritizing waterproofing, air sealing, and vapor control as key performance standards.
The Challenge
In luxury residential construction, longevity and interior comfort are top priorities. For this upscale Dallas project, Coats Homes needed a flashing system that would:
- Prevent water intrusion at the base of masonry cavity walls
- Integrate seamlessly with air and vapor barriers
- Reduce risk of callbacks, structural issues, and future litigation
- Provide long-term protection in a large-scale, high-expectation build
With multiple trades involved on-site, it was essential to install a moisture-control system that was not only high performing but also intuitive and repeatable across every elevation of the home.
The Solution: TotalFlash® Cavity Wall Drainage System
Coats Homes selected the TotalFlash® System from Keene Building Products to protect key moisture-vulnerable transition points in the masonry wall assembly.
TotalFlash provided:
- Preassembled, factory-controlled components that ensure accuracy and consistency
- Integrated drainage and flashing system with end dams, weeps, and termination bars
- Fast installation that accelerates workflow and reduces trade coordination issues
- Superior moisture control to protect the structural integrity of the home
Andrew Campbell, Superintendent at Coats Homes, shared that TotalFlash® was a natural fit for a project focused on long-term performance:
“Our goal is to build the best quality house with the most longevity. That means focusing on waterproofing, air sealing, and vapor sealing—TotalFlash allows us to confidently achieve that.”
On-Site Training and Support
Keene Building Products provided hands-on installation training, ensuring both the Coats Homes installation crew and masonry contractors from Rock Con were aligned on best practices.
“Richard from Keene’s sales team came out to the job site and trained our crew. Once they installed a few panels and got into rhythm, the system installed smoothly and efficiently.”
— Andrew Campbell, Superintendent, Coats Homes
This proactive support helped improve installation consistency and coordination between trades, ensuring the TotalFlash® System worked exactly as designed.
Results
- Flawless integration with the building envelope design
- Increased installation speed with factory-assembled components
- Reduced risk of callbacks thanks to reliable drainage and moisture control
- Confidence in long-term performance for both builder and homeowner
A representative from Rock Con, the masonry contractor, emphasized the value of using TotalFlash® on a home of this caliber:
“When you’re building a house of this magnitude, these are the kinds of products you want—products that protect the structure, prevent moisture problems, and keep clients happy for decades.”
The TotalFlash® System helped Coats Homes achieve their core mission: building a high-performance residence that will stand the test of time. By utilizing a preassembled drainage and flashing solution, Coats Homes not only protected the structural integrity of the masonry walls but also delivered peace of mind to the homeowner—ensuring that beauty, comfort, and durability are built into the home from day one.
To learn more about TotalFlash® or request a system demonstration, visit:
https://keenebuilding.com/products/totalflash/
