Air Barrier Installation Checklist

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Project Information & Preparation

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Details regarding project specifics, pre-installation site assessment, and material verification.

Project Name

Project Address

Planned Installation Date

Project Square Footage (approximate)

Air Barrier System Type

Project Specific Notes & Requirements

Approved Shop Drawings

Substrate Assessment & Preparation

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Verification of substrate conditions and necessary preparations for proper air barrier adhesion and performance.

Describe Substrate Type (e.g., sheathing, concrete, OSB)

Substrate Moisture Content (%)

Substrate Condition (e.g., Clean, Dusty, Contaminated)

Describe any substrate contaminants or damage.

Substrate Preparation Required (check all that apply)

Date of Substrate Preparation

Notes on Substrate Preparation (e.g., primer type, repair method)

Air Barrier Material Installation

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Detailed steps for the application of the selected air barrier material, including overlaps, seams, and fastener placement.

Air Barrier Material Type Verified?

Material Manufacturer and Product Name

Material Application Thickness (if applicable)

Application Method(s) Used?

Overlap Width (inches)

Notes on Application Conditions (Temperature, Humidity)

Direction of Overlap Established?

Areas of Difficult Application (if any, explain)

Seam & Joint Treatment

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Specific procedures for sealing air barrier seams, joints, and penetrations to prevent air leakage.

Air Barrier Seam Treatment Method

Description of Seam Treatment Applied

Seam Overlap Width (inches)

Seam Treatment Areas Verified

Seam Filler Compatibility (if applicable)

Observations/Notes regarding seam treatment

Penetration Sealing

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Proper sealing of all penetrations (windows, doors, pipes, electrical conduits, etc.) to maintain air barrier integrity.

Penetration Sealing Method

Specify 'Other' Sealing Method (if applicable)

Number of Penetrations Sealed

Photographic Evidence of Penetration Sealing

Sealing Material Used (e.g., Caulk Type, Membrane)

Specify Spray Foam Type (if applicable)

Penetration Types Sealed (Check all that apply)

Specify 'Other' Penetration Types (if applicable)

Date of Penetration Sealing Completion

Quality Control & Testing

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Verification of air barrier performance through visual inspections, blower door testing (if applicable), and other quality assurance measures.

Visual Inspection: Air Barrier Continuity?

Average Overlap Width (inches)

Air Barrier Seam Adhesion Test Result (if applicable)

Notes on Visual Inspection & Any Corrections Made

Blower Door Test Performed?

Blower Door Test Result (CFM50) - if performed

Detailed Blower Door Test Results & Analysis - if performed

Date of Quality Control Inspection

Inspector Signature

Documentation & Sign-Off

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Record keeping of installation details, test results, and contractor sign-off to confirm completion.

Installation Completion Date

Installation Notes/Observations

Air Barrier Material Lot Number (if applicable)

Photos of Completed Installation (minimum 3)

Blower Door Test Performed?

Blower Door Test Results (if applicable)

Contractor Signature

Contractor Name (Printed)

Inspector Signature

Inspector Name (Printed)

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