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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate a ceiling where the insulation is installed on top of the ceiling (on the attic floor) in a vented attic.
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
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Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
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Guide describing how to air-seal around recessed light fixtures below unconditioned space.
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Information guide providing links to guides describing specific ways to air-seal, insulate, and ventilate attics and roofs to minimize heat gain in new and existing homes.
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Information guide describing proper attic air-sealing, insulation, and ventilation to combat ice dam formation on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.
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Guide describing application of a radiant barrier layer in the attic to block radiant heat transfer between hot surfaces and heat-absorbing surfaces.
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Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.
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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
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Information guide describing how to calculate attic passive ventilation with example calculations.
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
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Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase above a dropped ceiling.
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Guide describing method for designing and installing ducts in a raised ceiling chase.
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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
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Guide describing air-sealing of non-ICAT recessed lights installed in accessible attics of existing homes.
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Information guide describing things to consider in the attic, ceiling, or roof before attempting retrofits of items including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.