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Commissioning the Air Barrier System

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Abstract
Commissioning the air barrier system is important in the design and construction of buildings that are sustainable, healthful, durable, and energy efficient. An adequate budget needs to be assigned early in the project process to fund the commissioning activities needed to ensure a successful outcome that meets the owner's project expectations for a tight building enclosure.
Date
3/2005
Author(s)
Wagdy Anis
Page(s)
35-41
Keyword(s)
air barrier; airtight; moisture; vapor; diffusion; leakage; ashrae


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