Air
leakage in buildings has serious consequences, and we are just
beginning to understand their extent. Air leakage in buildings affects
almost every aspect of the building’s performance. All of the following
building envelope issues are positively impacted using a single set of
air barrier materials.
Moisture
in buildings is at the top of the list for causing problems. It is one
of the predominant problems resulting in insurance payouts. Moisture
causes premature building failures, increased maintenance costs and too
early replacement of the building.