Walls & Openings -

Air Sealing/Insulation

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

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

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 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.

Guide describing wind washing and how to prevent it.