Air Barrier Contributes to Labor and Product Savings
The Situation
High Point University was in the process of undergoing a strategic growth initiative on campus, which included the construction of the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena, Conference Center and Hotel. The air barrier system specified on the project originally called for Henry Air-Bloc 17MR Vapor Permeable Air Barrier. Just before installing Air-Bloc 17MR, it was discovered that more than 5,000 square-feet of sheathing joints had inadvertently been treated using a silicone joint sealer. This presented a unique challenge for the air barrier contractor because of compatibly issues with silicone. This left the air barrier contractor with two options: remove the sheathing and reinstall with a compatible joint sealer or apply an air barrier system that was compatible with the silicone joint treatment already used.