Guides A-Z

Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.

Guide describing application of a radiant barrier layer in the attic to block radiant heat transfer between hot surfaces and heat-absorbing surfaces.

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 how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.

Guide describing blown insulation into exterior wall cavities of existing homes with minimal disruption to occupants.

Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.

Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate a cantilevered floor.

Guide describing a complete window replacement in existing homes.

Guide describing how to install continuous air barriers in exterior walls.

Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.

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 how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.

Guide describing method for designing and installing ducts in a raised ceiling chase.

Guide describing space planning for emergency supplies storage.

Guide describing how to use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage.

Guide describing how to create an air barrier between the garage and the conditioned space above it to prohibit pollutants from entering a home's interior.

Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate the floor above an unconditioned basement or crawl space.

Guide describing the air-sealing of rim joists on walls connecting homes and attached garages.

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