Air Sealing and Insulating Walls to Reduce Heat Gain Description Information guide listing Building America Solution Center guides that describe ways to air-seal and insulate a new or existing home's walls to resist heat gain.
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) Description Guide describing how to install insulated concrete forms to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.
Seismic and Insulation Retrofits of Solid Masonry Walls Description Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy efficient retrofits.
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Description This measure guides describes how to install structural insulated panels to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.
Structural Sheathing (plywood/OSB) in Exterior Walls Description Guide describing the need for adequate structural sheathing in exterior walls in homes in high-wind areas.
Wall Bracing for Hurricane, High Wind, and Seismic Resistance Description Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist wind and earthquake loads.