Design, Material, Installation - Sheet-Applied Air Barriers

The History and Evolution of Modern Sheet Air Barriers
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Sponsored by Polyguard

Learning Objectives:

  1. 1.Discuss the origins of sheet-applied air barriers.
  2. Identify causes for how sheet-applied air barriers fell out of favor.
  3. List how technology has brought about an evolutionary change of sheet-applied air barriers.
  4. Explain how to make sheet-applied air barriers part of an Integrated Building Envelope.

Credits:

This course provides an overview of the Integrated Building Envelope achieved through the understanding of design, material, and installation to create continuity in both the process of design and the building construction. The primary focus in understanding the material aspect will be the physics, composition, and benefits of composite waterproofing systems.

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Originally published in August 2024

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