Foundations & Floors -

Rim/Band Joist

Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.

Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.

Guide describing the air-sealing of rim joists on walls connecting homes and attached garages.

Guide describing principles of insulating and air sealing band joists as a stand alone energy upgrade, or as part of creating a closed crawlspace.

Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.

Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented crawlspace or conditioned basement with rigid foam on the interior side of the walls to provide an insulated space for HVAC equipment.