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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.

Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to ceilings in existing homes.

Guide describing appropriate flooring for wet areas of the home.

Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.

Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate a ceiling where the insulation is installed on top of the ceiling (on the attic floor) in a vented attic.

Guide describing how to insulate the sill beam or sill plate on the exterior side in a way that allows drying to the exterior, as part of an exterior wall upgrade.

Guide describing how to insulate an existing slab floor by adding rigid foam insulation over the slab then installing a floating subfloor.

Guide describing how to install continuous air barriers in exterior walls.

Guide describing how to achieve RESNET Grade 1 installation standards, and meet/exceed code using batt insulation in existing walls.

This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.

Guide describing how to provide a continuous water control layer across the roof assembly by sealing all penetrations for pipes, vents, etc. in existing roofs.

Guide describing how to install transfer grilles in bedroom walls to balance air pressures between rooms and to enable stale air to return to a central heating system's air handler for reconditioning even when room doors are closed.

Guide describing how to create an air barrier between the garage and the conditioned space above it to prohibit pollutants from entering a home's interior.

Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.

Guide describing how to air-seal around recessed light fixtures below unconditioned space.

Guide describing how to air-seal duct and flue shafts.

Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.

Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.

Guide describing how to install low-e exterior storm windows.

Guide describing how to install low-e interior storm windows.

Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.

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

This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.

Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.

Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.

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.

Guide describing air-sealing of the seams and holes in HVAC air handler and furnace cabinets.

Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.

Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.

Guide for designing and installing interior ducts in an interstitial floor cavity in new and existing homes.

Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.