Air barrier / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...airtightness (0.6 ACH50) during a retrofit. A self-adhered vapor-permeable membrane (peel-and-stick) provides a robust, visually verifiable barrier that also acts as a weather barrier / water-Resistive Barrier (WRB). Alternatively, AeroBarrier - a specialized spray-applied air barrier acrylic sealant - can be used to p...

...air barriers and vapor barriers Choosing the right house wrap / weather barrier, which is best? Smart vapor membranes as a safer alternative to vapor barriers Building science made easy - understanding the basics of durable home design Sign up now and reap the benefits of a free Ecohome network membership!

...barrier is less about the membrane itself and more about the entire process of air sealing. The best vapor variable membrane in the world will fail if the air barrier is compromised. Air sealing is the prerequisite for vapor control The primary function of a smart vapor barrier is often to serve as the air barrier syst...

...airborne and impact noises in homes. Air quality: Inherently non-toxic and free of harmful VOCs; its density aids in limiting air movement. Binders: Mineral wool is distinct because it is not a natural fiber, but rather a spun mineral product. Traditionally, the fibers were held together with phenol-formaldehyde (PF) r...

...barrier - which is best? What is the difference between an air barrier and a vapor barrier? Building science basics made easy - video how to install a peel and stick air barrier membrane to stop air leakage Sign up now and reap the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership!

...airtightness matters for older homes Finding air leaks in old houses Strategic air sealing during renovations Choosing the right air sealing materials Understanding ventilation and moisture AeroBarrier air sealing spray for homes The essential takeaways: Air sealing Why airtightness matters for older homes Beyond savi...

...air bubbles as insulation), and some rigid insulation boards such as polyisocyanurate have them attached on one side to act as a radiant barrier, a vapor barrier, and when taped and not punctured, an air barrier as well. The intention of a foil radiant barrier is primarily to reduce cooling costs by mitigating solar he...

...air leakage is critical for saving money on both heating and cooling. In the winter, every time warm, humid air you paid to heat leaks out, cold, dry air is pulled in, forcing your furnace to work overtime. In the summer, the reverse happens: hot, humid outdoor air infiltrates your house, making your air conditioner wo...

...barrier and air barrier 11 7/8" TGIs (I-joists) as a double-stud wall attached to the exterior of the sheathing (R42) 1.5" ECO4 Wood fiber-board rigid exterior insulation (R4) Weather barrier (WRB) Strapping  Exterior cladding * Both homes are built on a Legalett raft-slab ‘slab on grade ICF forming kit’ with 12 inche...

...air. Window air conditioners should not be used during wildfires, unless their outdoor air intake can be closed. A portable air cleaner is recommended to complement air sealing and filtering measures during a wildfire. The air cleaner should have a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter, which blocks 99.97% of p...

...air sealing homes in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages here:  Air barriers and air sealing a home during construction or renovation All about Passive House construction Learn the difference between air barriers and vapor barriers, its important! DIY video- how to install a peel and stick air barr...