Guides A-Z

Guide describing how to air seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.

Guide describing how to air seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.

Guide describing how to air seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.

Guide describing how to air seal duct and flue shafts.

Guide describing how to air seal electrical wiring throughout a home.

Guide describing how to air seal around light tubes.

Guide describing how to air seal around plumbing and other piping.

Guide describing how to air seal around recessed light fixtures.

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

Guide describing the use of doors that are insulated and are impact rated or have protective coverings for resistance to hurricane, high winds, wildfires and thermal losses.

Guide describing garage doors that are pressure-rated to withstand wind pressures from hurricanes, high winds, and tornados.

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

Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.

Guide describing steps to keep birds, rodents, and other pests out of vent openings and other locations in new and existing homes.

Guide describing how to air seal around duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls and flooring in new and existing homes.

Guide describing the types of whole-house fans, installation details to reduce energy loss, and how to operate them for comfort and energy savings based on climate zone.

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