Guides A-Z

Guide describing gas-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.

Guide describing the installation of a tankless hot water heater to provide domestic hot water that is heated on demand without the standby losses associated with tank storage water heaters.

Guide describing ground-source (geothermal) heat pumps including an overview of technology and guidance on compliance and installation.

Guide describing lighting choices and installation procedures in new and existing homes.

Guide describing the uses, selection process, and specification of high-MERV filters.

Guide providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.

Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with basement foundations, crawlspace foundations, or crawlspace foundations with a "cripple" wall.

Guide describing how to thoroughly seal HVAC ducts to ensure air delivery without leakage, and to ensure economical and quiet performance of the HVAC system.

Guide describing how to insert a replacement window in an existing home.

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 air-sealing of non-ICAT recessed lights installed in accessible attics of existing homes.

Guide describing how to upgrade a wall with a floor overhang (or cantilever) on an existing home by adding insulation (rigid insulating sheathing and/or closed-cell spray foam) and air-sealing.

Guide with information about how to upgrade a garage ceiling when a portion of the interior of the house is located directly above the attached garage by adding insulation and air sealing.

Guide describing insulation of piping in exterior walls.

Guide describing how to install insulation below attic platforms

Guide describing how to upgrade a crawlspace floor in an existing home by adding insulation.

Guide describing RESNET Grade 1 level installation of insulation in walls, attics, and floors.

Measure guide describing basic steps for designing an integrated collector storage (ICS) or thermosyphon hot water system.

Guide describing installation procedures for combined space and water heating systems.

Guide describing how to install low-e interior storm windows.

Guide describing how to choose ENERGY STAR fans.

Measure guide describing the need to install a mounting surface for equipment related to a future solar photovoltaic installation, and how to prepare a space for the installation.

Guide describing how to install jump ducts in bedroom walls to balance air pressures between rooms, enabling constant air flow for conditioning and freshness even when room doors are closed.