Air-Tight Solutions: Air Barrier Selection, Trends, Challenges, and Quality Assurance

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Webinar On-Demand
Sponsored by GCP
Presented by Mary C. Arntzen, P.E. and Luke A. Niezelski, P.E

Learning Objectives:

  1. Review air barrier types, properties, and characteristics.
  2. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of different air barrier types and become familiar with recent trends.
  3. Recognize common pitfalls related to the design and construction of air barrier systems and how to avoid them.
  4. Cover how to implement testing and QA/QC measures into your projects.

Credits:

HSW
1 AIA LU/HSW
IIBEC
1 IIBEC CEH
IACET
0.1 IACET CEU*
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

Air barriers are naturally difficult to repair due to their integration within the wall assembly and the care required to design and build exterior walls that control air, water, water vapor, and heat. To avoid expensive and time-consuming repairs, project teams need to pay special attention to air barrier design decisions at the front end of a project. The alternative can be costly—an overclad project to control air movement in an exterior wall assembly for just a two-story office building can be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this webinar, we will review code requirements and air barrier options for enclosure projects, share observed trends in the industry, and highlight common mistakes in designing and constructing air barrier systems. We will also share recommended approaches for designing and testing air barrier products and systems to help stakeholders avoid problems with air infiltration once the building is in service.

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Photo courtesy of Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.


Speaker

Mary C. Arntzen, P.E., is a Senior Project Manager with Simpson Gumpertz & Heger and has experience in designing, investigating, and rehabilitating building enclosure systems and frequently provides construction-phase services. She serves as a project manager for various large and complex projects, often working directly with owners, architects, construction managers, and developer clients, as well as subcontractors, manufacturers, and other consultants. Her experience also includes reviewing glass-and-metal curtain wall systems, windows, roofing, plaza waterproofing, cladding, and below-grade waterproofing systems.

Speaker

Luke A. Niezelski, P.E, is a Senior Consulting Engineer with Simpson Gumpertz & Heger’s building technology group. He is experienced in investigating, assessing, and designing historic and contemporary building enclosures. He also provides construction administration, monitoring/inspection, and field-testing services. Luke has been involved in various Boston high-rise construction projects and is routinely collaborating with architects, owners, and contractors on complex building enclosure designs.

 

GCP Applied Technologies GCP is a leading global provider of high-performance specialty construction building materials. The company’s product portfolio includes proven waterproofing systems, fireproofing, air & vapor barriers and more to strengthen and protect buildings long-term.

 

Originally published in June 2024

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