Guides A-Z

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 how to install insulated concrete forms to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.

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.

Guide describing how to brace gable end walls to resist wind pressures.

Guide describing testing of water-using fixtures, equipment, and appliances to ensure there are no leaks.

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

A guide describing how to install low-sloped ("flat") roofs with insulation above the roof deck that resist wind pressures during high-wind events.

Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity in preparation for cold winter weather.

Guide describing how to construct homes and decks to manage heavy snow loads in winter weather.

Guide describing mechanical ventilation tools and methods required for accurate airflow measurement.

Guide describing how to install an exhaust fan in an attached garage to pull fumes out of the garage and to depressurize the garage with reference to the home.

Guide discussing disaster resistance related to metal roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.

Guide describing the use of micro-irrigation systems to reduce water usage in residential landscaping.