Air Sealing/Insulation | Building America Solution Center

Blown Insulation for Cavities of Existing Exterior Walls

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

Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Exterior 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.

Skylight Shaft Walls

Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.

Stucco Over Rigid Foam Insulation

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

Vinyl Siding with Integrated Rigid Foam for Existing Walls

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

Wind Washing

Guide describing wind washing and how to prevent it.

Walls & Openings -
Air Sealing/Insulation

Solution Center Guides

Blown Insulation for Cavities of Existing Exterior Walls

Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Exterior Walls

Skylight Shaft Walls

Stucco Over Rigid Foam Insulation

Vinyl Siding with Integrated Rigid Foam for Existing Walls

Wind Washing

Walls & Openings - Air Sealing/Insulation

Solution Center Guides

Blown Insulation for Cavities of Existing Exterior Walls

Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Exterior Walls

Skylight Shaft Walls

Stucco Over Rigid Foam Insulation

Vinyl Siding with Integrated Rigid Foam for Existing Walls

Wind Washing

Walls & Openings -
Air Sealing/Insulation