Walls & Openings -

Windows/Skylights

Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.

Guide describing how to minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.

Guide describing how to air-seal around light tubes.

Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.

Guide describing a complete window replacement in existing homes.

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 providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.

Guide describing how to install low-e exterior storm windows.

Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.

Guide providing information on interior and exterior window attachments for shading, glare control, noise control, protection from high winds, privacy, and reduced heat loss in winter.

Guide describing how to modify an existing window sash for high-efficient windows.

Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.

Guide describing how to strengthen or protect windows against wind and wind-borne debris during high-wind events including hurricanes and tornados.