Ducts in Dropped Ceilings Description Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase above a dropped ceiling.
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.
Air Sealing Bathroom and Kitchen Exhaust Fans Description Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
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.
Small Commercial Building Fact Sheet - Building Envelope Author(s) Southface Energy Institute Organization(s) SEI Publication Date November, 2016 Description Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.
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.
Dropped Ceiling/Soffit Below Unconditioned Attic Description Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
Install Top Plates or Blocking at the Top of Walls Adjoining Unconditioned Spaces Description Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.