Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU
Air barriers are naturally difficult to repair due to their integration within the wall assembly and the care required to design and build exterior walls that control air, water, water vapor, and heat. To avoid expensive and time-consuming repairs, project teams need to pay special attention to air barrier design decisions at the front end of a project. The alternative can be costly—an overclad project to control air movement in an exterior wall assembly for just a two-story office building can be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this webinar, we will review code requirements and air barrier options for enclosure projects, share observed trends in the industry, and highlight common mistakes in designing and constructing air barrier systems. We will also share recommended approaches for designing and testing air barrier products and systems to help stakeholders avoid problems with air infiltration once the building is in service.
Learning objectives:
- Review air barrier types, properties, and characteristics.
- Explore the advantages and disadvantages of different air barrier types and become familiar with recent trends.
- Recognize common pitfalls related to the design and construction of air barrier systems and how to avoid them.
- Cover how to implement testing and QA/QC measures into your projects.
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