Description

Beyond being code required, discuss the importance of air barriers and their impact on energy efficiency and
indoor air quality. This course evaluates common installation challenges of various technologies and how to
overcome them to reduce construction delays and innovations in fluid applied waterproofing technologies to
show a path forward for designers seeking higher-performing wall assemblies. This course also uses
several specific, yet common, details to discuss sequencing of materials to achieve air barrier continuity
while also managing moisture.

Learning Objectives

1. Explain the essential role air barriers play in increasing energy efficiency & improving occupant health by positively impacting indoor air quality (IAQ).
2. Review of air barrier types and advantages of High-Performance Technologies that are better suited to meet the needs of today’s construction market.
3. Explain critical importance of a building envelope Pre-Construction Meeting and the essential topics to cover.
4. Identify and explain essential elements to achieve air barrier continuity through review of typical transition details found on most buildings