FLUID APPLIED AIR BARRIER

Air and vapor barriers provide additional layer of protection for buildings. High winds, rain, ice, snow, and other elements hit a building throughout the year. Roofing shingles and siding are applied to protect the surfaces. However, the shingles and siding alone cannot completely protect a building. Manufacturers do require air vapor barriers for the warranties to be effective. The air and vapor barriers are additional material applied on the substrate to protect from high winds and moisture... In contrast, the fluid applied air vapor barrier settle quickly on the surface and provide long term protection. For large commercial surfaces, the fluid applied air barrier are faster to install. Trowels, brushes, sprayers, and rollers are used to apply the fluid sealants. They provide total sealing at the joints without any overlapping problems... Fluid Applied Air Barrier describes the advantages and disadvantages of applying the liquid waterproofing methods for sustainable buildings...