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.
Floors: Above Unconditioned Basement, Vented Crawlspace, Cantilevered Floors, and Floors above Garage, Code Compliance Brief Overview New language in the 2015 IECC allows different installation of insulation in floors over unconditioned spaces.
Rigid Foam Board Insulation for Existing Band Joists Description Guide describing principles of insulating and air sealing band joists as a stand alone energy upgrade, or as part of creating a closed crawlspace.
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.
Rigid Foam Insulation Installed over Existing Foundation Slabs Description Guide describing how to insulate an existing slab floor by adding rigid foam insulation over the slab then installing a floating subfloor.
Ducts in Interstitial Floor Framing Description Guide for designing and installing interior ducts in an interstitial floor cavity in new and existing homes.