Guides A-Z

Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.

Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.

Guide describing how to select efficient bathroom faucets for single-family homes and multifamily buildings.

Guide describing how to avoid using wet materials and reduce moisture exposure in construction.

Guide describing how to install moisture-resistant materials on walls behind showers and tubs to help manage moisture.

Guide describing Indoor airPLUS construction specifications for low-VOC pressed wood materials.

Guide describing Indoor airPLUS construction specifications for carpets.

Guide describing Indoor airPLUS construction specifications for low/no VOC paints and finishes.

Guide describing vapor retarder permeability, insulation interaction, and example construction in a hot-humid climate.

Guide describing how to properly construct decks and other building attachments to be resistant to ignition in the event of a wildfire.

Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards the home is likely to face within its lifetime.

Guide describing how to correctly choose building materials.

Guide describing removal of construction debris from flex ducts and protection of ducts and HVAC equipment during construction to keep them free of dust and debris.

A guide for choosing, installing, and flashing roof anchoring systems for solar panels.

Guide describing design for shelter-in-place spaces during windstorm storm events.

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

Guide describing appropriate flooring for wet areas of the home.