Roofs, Attics & Ceilings -

Air Sealing/Insulation

Guide describing the principal of compartmentalization in multifamily buildings - the separation of dwelling units from each other and from common areas in terms of air flow. Locations where air-sealing is critical to maintain separation of air spaces and air-sealing methods especially for party walls are also described.

Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.

Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.

Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.

Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.

Guide describing how to air-seal duct and flue shafts.

Guide describing how to air-seal electrical wiring throughout a home.

Guide describing how to air-seal around light tubes.

Guide describing how to air-seal common walls between dwelling units in multifamily housing.

Guide describing how to air-seal around plumbing and piping penetrations through walls, ceilings, and floors.

Guide describing how to air-seal around recessed light fixtures below unconditioned space.

Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.

Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.

Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.

Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.

Guide describing buried ducts in loose-fill attic insulation, a method that can only be used in dry climates.

Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.

Guide describing air-sealing of non-ICAT recessed lights installed in accessible attics of existing homes.

Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.

Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to ceilings in existing homes.

Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.

Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.

Guide describing an approach to re-roofing an existing flat roof to improve thermal, water, and air control performance.

Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.

Guide describing the types of whole-house fans, installation details to reduce energy loss, and how to operate them for comfort and energy savings based on climate zone.

Guide describing wind washing and how to prevent it.