“Air Barrier Systems – Understanding the Technologies and their Importance”

1 AIA LU|HSW Available

Speaker: Peter Golter, Business Development Manage, 3M Building & Construction Markets, Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division

This course will provide an overview of air barrier construction in commercial buildings and offer insights into the benefits of air barriers. Design considerations will be presented both around specification and installation. The importance of substrate preparation is shown in order to achieve desired air barrier performance.

Different materials and application methods are covered, including benefits and considerations. Application errors are shown for field verification and correction before building completion. Finally, test methods to verify air barrier performance are shown. Typical warrantees are described to ensure air barrier effectiveness.