Walls & Openings -

Air Sealing/Insulation

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

Guide describing ways to construct wall assemblies in cold climates to minimize the likelihood of condensation formation inside the walls.

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

Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy efficient retrofits.

Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.