Air barriers: Purpose, Technologies and Challenges
Together, USG Corporation and Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing will examine the importance of air barriers in construction. This will be an open discussion on the increasing requirements to control air, water, vapor and thermal to improve the overall performance of a building. This course will also discuss current air barrier technologies and installation practices that affect performance.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of air barrier components and their principle purpose in the building enclosure.
- Identify the impact air barriers have on a building’s energy efficiency, operating costs, indoor air quality and the infiltration of moisture.
- Better compare current air barrier technologies, uses, benefits and challenges of each type.
- Recognize how an integrated air barrier panel can speed and simplify installation, resulting in a more cost-effective outcome with predictable performance.
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