Guides A-Z

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

Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.

Guide describing a complete window replacement in existing homes.

Guide describing how to create a designated shelter-from-heat space in a home to help occupants successfully weather an extreme heat event.

Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.

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

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 install low-e interior storm windows.

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

Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.

Guide providing information on interior and exterior window attachments for shading, glare control, noise control, protection from high winds, privacy, and reduced heat loss in winter.

Guide describing how to rehab a window in an existing home.

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.

Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.

Guide describing how to strengthen or protect windows against wind and wind-borne debris during high-wind events including hurricanes and tornados.