Installation

Air sealing guidelines

Air sealing installment also requires that manufacturer’s instructions, Massachusetts Building Code (780 CMR), and all other appropriate codes are followed....

Duct sealing & duct insulation

The Mass Save Program also handles the Duct sealing and duct insulation. (See Appendix 16.5 for airflow testing guidelines).    General:...

Attic Installation

It must follow the Massachusetts State and Local Building Codes, and following additional standards. 1 Attic Air Sealing Confirmation Before...

Attic venting

Vent per code: roof, soffit, gable, ridge vent Provide attic venting per code with roof, soffit, gable, ridge vent, or...

Closed sidewall insulation

1 Performance criteria In current closed cavities where you cannot do air sealing, do the dense-pack insulation avoid escape routes...

Floor insulation

Floor systems decided to be the thermal boundary must be insulated and air sealed as per Massachusetts Building Code and...

Foundation insulation

If within the scope of work, foundation walls determined as the thermal boundary can be insulated to a minimum of...

Weatherstripping

Approved window weather-stripping must be done as per manufacturers’ instructions to meet rail, sill & sash channels. Door weather-stripping done...