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Guide describing how to insulate slabs on grade in climate zones 3 and higher.

Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.

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

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 how to install insulated concrete forms to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.

This measure guides describes how to install structural insulated panels to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.

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 how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.

Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.

Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.

Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.

Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with basement foundations, crawlspace foundations, or crawlspace foundations with a "cripple" wall.

Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.

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 how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.

Guide providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.

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

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