Connecting the Dots: Air Barrier Transitions
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About the Sponsor
The Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) is a national, not-for-profit trade association that consists of a wide cross section of stakeholders in the building enclosure industry. Their membership includes manufacturers, architects, engineers, trade contractors, researchers, testing & audit agencies, consultants and building owners.
ABAA is the national voice of the air barrier industry and has raised the level of quality in the industry through a Quality Assurance Program and offers premier training, certification, product evaluations, contractor accreditation and site quality control audits. ABAA is active in the areas of research, education, standards development, building codes and technical resources for the air barrier industry. ABAA is focused on leading the industry into the future in a progressive and professional manner.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and the same is true for air barriers. For an air barrier system to perform as intended, it must be continuous. This presentation explores the critical transitions between air barrier materials and assemblies, reinforcing the principle that "the pencil must not leave the paper" when designing the building enclosure. Attendees will gain practical guidance for evaluating compatibility between materials, addressing common transition details, and reducing the risk of air and water infiltration. By understanding how air barrier components work together, participants will be better equipped to design durable, high-performing building enclosures that effectively control air and moisture.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify compatibility issues between the building enclosure's air barrier components.
- Review and discuss the areas with the greatest potential for air and water infiltration.
- Demonstrate strategies to reduce the risk of air and water infiltration at transitions between building enclosure components.
- Explain how air barrier components transition to create a continuous, effective air barrier system.
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