Walls & Openings -

Air Sealing/Insulation

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

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 insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.

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

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

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 insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.

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

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

This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.

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.