Videos

Video describing insulation and air sealing strategies to meet 2012 IECC code levels.

Video describing different types of weatherstripping and how to install them to properly air-seal doors from Columbia Water and Light.

Video describing traditional 2x4 16 inch on center framing versus advanced framing with 2x6 stud walls at 24 inch on center, insulated corners and headers, wall stud-ceiling joist alignment, etc. providing a strong wall with more room for insulation.

Video describing how to use an infrared camera to check for air leakage in the ceiling during a blower door test in winter.

Video showing how to use an infrared camera to check for air leakage around a fireplace during a blower door test in winter.

Video showing how to use an infrared camera to check for air leakage around recessed can lights during a blower door test in winter.

Video showing air sealing of the sill plate behind the baseboard in an existing home with canned spray foam to stop air leakage at the base of the wall.

Video describing how to air seal attic rafters with spray foam.

Video describing how to insulate and air seal attic knee walls.

Video describing best practices for air sealing an attached garage during construction using plywood and spray foam in the band joist and providing an exhaust fan to ventilate and depressurize the attic.

Video describing how to use foam insulation on masonry walls, and how to properly insulate the rim joist area with rigid foam and batt insulation.

Video describing insulated concrete forms.

Video describing the installation of windows to be air- and water-tight, including recommendations on flashing, air-sealing, and insulation, from Home Innovation Research Labs

Video describing the EPS foam used to insulate the exterior of a passive house.

Video describing how to seal and insulate flex ducts.

Video describing how to insulate and air seal sill plates.

Video describing structural insulated panels.

Video describing how to spray foam unvented attics.

Video describing how to spray foam unvented attics.

Video describing how walls in cold climates must address three key issues: air leakage, moisture movement, and conductive heat losses.