Guides A-Z

Guide describing how to frame and insulate corners to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.

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 frame and insulate exterior-to-interior wall intersections to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.

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

Guide describing how to frame a wall with minimal wall studs to prevent heat losses and gains through walls.

Guide describing how to air-seal duct and flue shafts.

Guide describing how to air-seal modular home marriage joints.

Guide describing how to air-seal common walls between dwelling units in multifamily housing.

Guide describing how to achieve RESNET Grade 1 installation standards, and meet/exceed code using batt insulation in existing walls.

Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.

Guide describing ways to strengthen roof assemblies for resistance to hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.

Guide describing how to provide a strong continuous load path from the roof through the wall to the foundation to ensure a structurally sound building and increase racking resistance in hurricanes, high winds, tornados, and earthquakes.

Guide describing construction and insulation techniques for double wall framing.

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 describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase above a dropped ceiling.

Guide for designing and installing interior ducts in an interstitial floor cavity in new and existing homes.

Guide describing construction of gable roof overhangs to resist uplift pressures in high winds.

Guide describing the advantages and disadvantages of gable roofs and hip roofs and how both designs react under high wind loads.

Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.

Guide describing how to insulate a floor over unconditioned space with conditioned space above by adding insulation and air-sealing.

Guide describing how to install insulation below attic platforms

Guide describing how to brace gable end walls to resist wind pressures.

Guide describing how to provide a continuous load path with appropriate connectors to improve the wind resistance of attached porches, carports, and decks during high-wind events.

Guide describing ways to retrofit an existing roof to increase its resistance to damage during hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.

Guide describing requirements for sheathing and sealing the roof decking in accordance with the requirements of the IBHS Fortified Home Program's Hurricane and High Wind Standards, and other roofing considerations to increase the roof's disaster resistance.

Guide describing how to install spray foam on the exterior of the existing home after framing over the existing siding.

Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.

Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.

Guide describing how to replace a window sash in an existing home.

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