Reference
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Guideline describing the importance of the different types of multifamily building attics and their unique challenges, and outlines strategies and materials used in air-sealing them.
Reference
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Document providing background and approach for the prep work necessary prior to adding attic insulation - focusing on combustion safety, ventilation for indoor air quality, and attic ventilation for durability.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate a floor overhang (or cantilever) on an existing home by adding insulation and an air barrier to air seal the floor joist bays under the cantilever.
Video
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Video explaining how to air seal the air barrier of a passive house.
Video
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Video showing how to use an infrared camera to identify common sources of air leakage in a home’s bathrooms.
Video
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Video showing how to use an infrared camera to identify common sources of air leakage in a home’s bedrooms.
Reference
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Article describing techniques to air-seal townhouses and row houses.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly seal structural insulated panel (SIP) seams.
Reference
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Brochure describing insulation and air-sealing details.
Presentation
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Presentation describing the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code air barrier requirements, envelope concepts including air flow and thermal properties, and common missed insulation and air-sealing opportunities.