Air Barrier Installation Checklist
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Project Information & Preparation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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