Walls & Openings -

Air Sealing/Insulation

This guide describes IECC 2009 and 2012 and ENERGY STAR Certified Homes insulation requirements.

Guide describing how to frame and insulate corners to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.

Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.

Guide describing how to frame and insulate exterior-to-interior wall intersections to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.

Guide describing how to minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.

Guide describing how to frame a wall with minimal wall studs to prevent heat losses and gains through walls.

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

Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.

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 electrical wiring throughout a home.

Guide describing how to air-seal modular home marriage joints.

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 sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.

Guide describing how to correctly seal structural insulated panel (SIP) seams.

Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.

Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.

Guide describing how to achieve RESNET Grade 1 installation standards, and meet/exceed code using batt insulation in existing walls.

Guide describing blown insulation into exterior wall cavities of existing homes with minimal disruption to occupants.

Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate a cantilevered floor.

Guide describing a complete window replacement in existing homes.

Guide describing how to install continuous air barriers in exterior walls.

Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.

Guide describing construction and insulation techniques for double wall framing.

Guide describing air barrier installation, insulation installation, and air-sealing for double walls (half or full walls included in a home design as an architectural feature that provides a more dimensional appearance).

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

Guide describing how to install insulated concrete forms to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.

Guide describing RESNET Grade 1 level installation of insulation in walls, attics, and floors.

Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.

Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.

Guide describing how to install spray foam on the exterior of the existing home after framing over the existing siding.

Guide describing how to insulate the walls of an existing home with spray foam insulation.

Guide describing how to create a fully aligned air barrier behind a staircase.

This measure guides describes how to install structural insulated panels to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.

Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.

Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.

This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to walls behind fireplaces.

This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to walls behind showers and tubs.

Guide describing wind washing and how to prevent it.

Guide describing how to replace a window sash in an existing home.

Guide describing how to modify an existing window sash for high-efficient windows.