Air Barrier Installation and Quality Control Fundamentals
Tuesday May 6, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Centennial D
Join us for an informative presentation that emphasizes the importance of proper air barrier application in enhancing building performance. Properly installed air barriers are critical in preventing air leakage, which can lead to energy inefficiencies, moisture issues, and compromised indoor air quality.
We will delve into best practices for air barrier application, highlighting the techniques that ensure continuity and effectiveness. Attendees will learn about common challenges faced during installation and the vital role of quality control in maintaining the integrity of the air barrier system.
Through real-world project photo’s, we’ll illustrate key application requirements for a variety of air barrier materials and exactly what to look for when performing quality control and site-testing.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand and demonstrate the essential techniques for proper air barrier installation, ensuring continuity and effectiveness in various building applications.
- Identify common pitfalls and obstacles in air barrier application, and learn strategies to overcome these challenges to maintain optimal performance.
- Understand the importance of quality control processes during installation, and learn specific inspection methods and testing protocols to ensure air barrier integrity.
- Analyze real-world case studies to distinguish between effective and ineffective air barrier installations, understanding the long-term consequences of proper application and maintenance.
Melissa Payne, BECxP, CxA+BE, CDT
Owner, Midwest Enclosure Consulting, LLC
Melissa I. Payne focuses on offering building enclosure third-party services. She founded Midwest Enclosure Consulting in September 2022 to offer owners, design, and construction teams expertise in building science, building envelope solutions, forensic investigations, as well as building performance assessments and construction onsite inspections.
Ms. Payne joined Tremco CPG Inc. on November 1, 2018, as a Construction Management Specialist. She then managed the Enclosure System Solutions Team and administered the MyTEAM Leak-Free Warranty Processes and Services till April 25, 2023, at which time the company decided these services would no longer be offered under Tremco CPG, Inc.
Prior to joining Tremco, she provided building enclosure commissioning and consulting service and conducted forensic investigations on a multitude of projects while at Miller Engineering, P.C. Prior to developing and heading the building enclosure division at Miller, she served as the Owner’s Representative on both capital and non-cap construction and restoration projects for City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri, a municipal utility company.
Ms. Payne possesses a strong foundation in industry standards related to building envelope commissioning processes, commissioning authority, building science, construction observation, performance testing, project management, and general construction of building envelope systems, including institutional, schools, higher education, government, healthcare,