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Guide describing application of a radiant barrier layer in the attic to block radiant heat transfer between hot surfaces and heat-absorbing surfaces.

Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.

Guide describing wind washing of insulation in the eaves of vented attics and how to prevent it.

Guide describing options for insulating and air sealing at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new homes.

Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with 'cripple' wall crawlspace foundations, which are known for their instability.

Guide describing the installation of insulating sheathing above the roof deck on existing homes. This retrofit assembly is appropriate for homes with conditioned attics or where the retrofit is intended to create a conditioned attic.

Guide describing how to frame and insulate exterior-to-interior wall intersections to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.

Guide describing how to air seal and insulate flex ducts.

Guide describing principles of insulating and air sealing band joists as a stand alone energy upgrade, or as part of creating a closed crawlspace.

Guide describing how to construct homes with structural insulated panels.

Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.

Guide describing how to install spray foam on the exterior of the existing home after framing over the existing siding.

Guide describing how to install and properly integrate flashing at the intersection of the wall and roof on an existing home.