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Design ProfessionalsAn air barrier system is a system of building assemblies within the building enclosure—designed, installed and integrated in such a manner as to stop the uncontrolled flow of air into and out of the building enclosure. Why use an air barrier system?
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Air Barrier MaterialsAir barrier materials are defined by their air permeance. To be defined as a air barrier material the air permeance must be equal to or less than 0.02L/(s•m2) @ 75Pa (0.004 cfm/ft2 @ 1.57 psf) when tested in accordance with ASTM E2178. Keep in mind that air permeance is the amount of air that migrates through materials and not through holes or gaps. The ASTM E2178 has provisions to test rigid materials, flexible materials and fluid applied materials. When flexible materials are tested, a screen is used to provide support. When fluid applied materials are tested, CMU is used to provide a rough substrate. Air Barrier DetailsA number of general details were developed when the State of Massachusetts adopted air barriers in their current energy code. The details provide a number of wall systems and provides general guidance into some of the design considerations: http://www.mass.gov/bbrs/energy.htm. Want to learn more about air barriers, their use in construction, cost benefits and design guidelines ? Check out our technical library and air barrier materials page. ABAA SpecificationsABAA has developed a number of guide specifications to assist designers in properly specifying air barriers in your building project. Combined Air & Vapor Barrier SpecificationsVapor Transfusable Air Barrier Material SystemsMulti Component Air Barrier SystemABAA Quality Assurance ProgramThe ABAA Quality Assurance Program was developed specifically for the professional building enclosure community. The program consists of 9 components all working together to provide you with the highest level of confidence that the air barrier will be installed correctly and to high industry standards. ABAA's QAP is modeled after the standards laid out in the ISO 9000 program. Learn more about the ABAA Quality Assurance program Why Specify the ABAA Quality Assurance Program ?The ABAA on-site quality assurance program is a comprehensive program to increase the level of quality on your opaque air barrier wall installation. Learn about the benefits of specifying the ABAA QAP program and how you can do it ! Download Why Specify ABAA brochure Look-Up ServiceNeed to find an accredited ABAA contractor in your area? Looking for a manufacturer or distributor of a specific product? Design Professionals with experience in air barriers across the country? Use our online Look-Up Service to locate someone closest to you. Upcoming EventsWorkshops, Symposiums, Training and ABAA University. Browse through the ABAA upcoming events Interested in becoming a member of ABAA. ABAA provides a number of benefits to design professionals. Join ABAA |
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