Roof/Attic to Exterior Wall Air Control Upgrade Description Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
Step and Kick-Out Flashing at Roof-Wall Intersections Description Guide describing how to install step and kick-out flashing on roofs.
Flashing of Roof-Wall Intersections in Existing Homes Description Guide describing how to install and properly integrate flashing at the intersection of the wall and roof on an existing home.
Air Sealing Drywall to Top Plate Description Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
Attic Knee Walls Description Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.
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.
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.
Rigid Foam Board Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls Description Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
Continuous Air Barrier in Exterior Walls Description Guide describing how to install continuous air barriers in exterior walls.
Ducts in Dropped Ceilings Description Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase above a dropped ceiling.
Air Sealed, Insulated Basements Description Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.