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

Guide describing blown insulation into exterior wall cavities of existing homes with minimal disruption to occupants.

Guide describing how to install flashing that is integrated with air and water control layers around piping, vents, and other wall penetrations as part of an exterior wall retrofit.

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

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

Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.

Guide describing how to install an exhaust fan in an attached garage to pull fumes out of the garage and to depressurize the garage with reference to the home.

Guide describing an approach to re-roofing an existing flat roof to improve thermal, water, and air control performance.

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

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

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

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 a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.

Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.

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

Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.