Attic Air Sealing, Insulating, and Ventilating for Ice Dam Prevention Description Information guide describing proper attic air sealing, insulation, and ventilation to combat ice dam formation on roofs in cold climate zones.
Attic Eave Minimum Insulation Description Guide providing information about constructing a roof with full insulation at the eaves, and insulating eaves in existing homes.
Attic Ventilation Fans Description Guide describing the use of attic ventilation fans to mechanically pull outside air through the attic in an attempt to cool the attic, control moisture, and prevent ice dams.
Design for Extreme Heat Description Information guide describing ways to design a home to be resistant to extreme heat.
Direct Vent Equipment Description Guide describing categories of direct-vent combustion space- and water-heating equipment and combustion safety testing.
Emergency Supplies Storage Description Guide describing space planning for emergency supplies storage.
Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Have Proper Ventilation Description Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.
Managing Indoor Humidity and Ventilation in Cold Weather Description Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity in preparation for cold winter weather.
Passive and Low-Energy Cooling Description Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.
Unvented Conditioned Attic with Spray Foam Insulation Below Roof Deck Description Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.
Vented versus Unvented Attic Description Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.