Guides A-Z

Guide describing how to install ventilation air inlets in open locations at a safe distance from potential air contamination sources.

Guide describing condensing clothes dryers, which have a secondary heat exchanger and do not require exterior venting.

Guide describing how to install a radon-mitigating vertical ventilation pipe in new and existing homes with various types of house foundations.

Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.

Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist wind and earthquake loads.

This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.

This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to walls behind fireplaces.

This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to walls behind showers and tubs.

Guide describing how to elevate a water heater above the base flood elevation to protect it from flood damage.

Guide describing how to insulate the sill beam or sill plate on the exterior side in a way that allows drying to the exterior, as part of an exterior wall upgrade.

Guide describing an approach to re-roofing an existing flat roof to improve thermal, water, and air control performance.

Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.

Guide describing how to retrofit an existing basement floor or slab to reduce moisture issues.

Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.

Guide describing ways to save water use in residential swimming pools and spas.

Guide describing how to determine an efficient and effective water softener.

Guide describing how to design a water-efficient landscape that will minimize the need for supplemental water by using the WaterSense® Water Budget Tool.

Guide describing appropriate flooring for wet areas of the home.

Guide describing how to select and install whole-house ventilation systems for existing homes.

Guide describing options for adding dehumidification equipment to a home to maintain indoor relative humidity below 60%.

Guide describing the types of whole-house fans, installation details to reduce energy loss, and how to operate them for comfort and energy savings based on climate zone.

This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.

Guide describing wind washing and how to prevent it.

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.

This guide describes the need for installing a wiring conduit for future solar photovoltaic installations.