Guides A-Z

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 the installation of gutters, downspouts, and alternate options for managing rainwater run-off from roofs.

Guide describing the planning and installation process for Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) in single-family homes, including model selection, installation location, thermal resource adequacy, and condensate removal.

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 materials and methods for incorporating thermal mass into the construction of a home for temperature regulation, energy savings, and resistance to extreme heat and cold.

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

Guide describing the use of building cavities as supply or return ducts.

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 the design and installation of indoor automatic fire sprinklers in residential settings.

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

Guide describing insulation of piping in exterior walls.

Guide describing how to install insulation below attic platforms

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 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.

Guide describing how to install efficient kitchen exhaust systems.

Guide describing how to install WaterSense® labeled kitchen faucets and accessories.