Air Seal Top Plates or Blocking Missing at Top of Walls Adjoining Unconditioned Spaces Description Guide describing how to correctly air seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
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.
Blown Insulation for Existing Vented Attic Description Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
Dropped Ceiling/Soffit Below Unconditioned Attic Description Guide describing how to insulate and air seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
Encapsulated Ducts Description Guide that illustrates how and when to encapsulate ductwork in unconditioned attics, increases the R-value of duct insulation, mitigating condensation issues and reducing air leakage.
Roof/Attic to Exterior Wall Air Control Upgrade Description Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
Spray Foam Insulation Applied to Existing Attic Floor Description Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to ceilings in existing homes.
Unvented Attic Insulation Description Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
Vented vs Unvented Attic Description Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.
Water Managed Roof – Re-roofing and Adding Insulation Over a Sloped Roof Description Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped roof.