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

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

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 a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.

Guide describing the air-sealing of rim joists on walls connecting homes and attached garages.

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

Guide describing the planning and installation process for Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) in single-family homes, including model selection, installation location, thermal resource adequacy, and condensate removal.

Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.

Guide describing condensing clothes dryers, which have a secondary heat exchanger and do not require exterior venting.

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

Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.

This guide describes evaporative cooling technologies which can be used to cool homes in dry climates.

Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.

Guide describing oil-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.

Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.

Guide describing condensing boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.

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 gas-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.

Guide describing methods for providing space cooling and refrigeration during extreme heat events and/or power outages.

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

Guide describing how to create a capillary break at all crawlspace floors using polyethylene sheeting to manage moisture in crawlspaces.

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 use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage.

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

Guide describing installation of a fully sealed continuous weather resistant barrier to provide a drainage plane to keep rainwater out of above-grade walls.

Guide describing ways to construct a raised-slab foundation to increase a home's resistance to floods.