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Guide describing construction of unvented, sloped, insulated roof assemblies in high wind zone areas.

Guide describing causes of condensation in attics and roof assemblies during cold weather and ways to reduce this condensation.

Guide describing application of a radiant barrier layer in the attic to block radiant heat transfer between hot surfaces and heat-absorbing surfaces.

Guide describing wind washing of insulation in the eaves of vented attics and how to prevent it.

Guide describing options for insulating and air sealing at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new homes.

Guide describing the installation of insulating sheathing above the roof deck on existing homes. This retrofit assembly is appropriate for homes with conditioned attics or where the retrofit is intended to create a conditioned attic.

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

Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.

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

Guide describing how to brace gable end walls to resist wind pressures.

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

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

Guide describing how to air seal and insulate a non-ICAT recessed "can" light from an accessible attic in an existing home.

Guide describing the installation of roof vents that are resistant to damage from high winds and entry of wind-borne rain, wildfire embers, or pests.

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

Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase in a dropped ceiling.

Guide describing method for designing and installing ducts in a raised ceiling chase.

Guide describing ways to strengthen roof assemblies for resistance to hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.