Ducts Buried in Attic Insulation Description Guide describing buried ducts in loose-fill attic insulation, a method that can only be used in dry climates.
Sealing Duct Boots to Floor or Drywall Description Guide describing how to air seal around duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls and flooring in new and existing homes.
Blown Insulation for Existing Vented Attic Description Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
Batt Insulation for Existing Vented Attics Description Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.
Building Code Training - Residential Thermal Envelope - Air Sealing Author(s) Southface Energy Institute Organization(s) SEI Publication Date May, 2020 Description Presentation describing the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code air barrier requirements, envelope concepts including air flow and thermal properties, and common missed insulation and air-sealing opportunities.
New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT Author(s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Organization(s) PNNL Publication Date April, 2012 Description Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.