Advanced Framing: Insulated Corners Description Guide describing how to frame and insulate corners to reduce the heat loss and gain though structural framing.
Air Sealed, Insulated Basements Description Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and for HVAC equipment.
Air Sealing Attic Access Panels/Doors/Stairs Description Guide describing how to air seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
Attic Knee Walls Description This guides describes how to insulate and air seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.
Attic Radiant Barriers Description Guide describing application of a radiant barrier layer in the attic to block radiant heat transfer between hot surfaces and heat-absorbing surfaces.
Dropped Ceiling/Soffit Below Unconditioned Attic Description Guide describing how to insulate and air seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
Insulation Below Attic Platforms Description Guide describing how to install insulation below attic platforms
Stucco Over Rigid Foam Insulation Description Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
Unvented Attic Insulation Description Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
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.
Walls Adjoining Porch Roof Description This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.