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air barrier

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air barrier
A membrane that acts as a resistance to air leakage.
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Walls have and inner air barrier (sheetrock), and outer air barrier (sheathing) and typically filled with wood studs and insulation to minimize air infiltration and heat flow outward.
Why Install a Radiant Barrier in a Cold Climate? by Sam Kanakanui / Home based business community
Canam's consulting and contracting services business focuses on evaluating the energy efficiency of building envelopes and reducing energy costs through better air sealing and air barriers, including new construction and retrofit contracting work, design consultation, field-testing and installation.
Tremco acquires Canam Building Envelope Specialists by Coatings World
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Additionally, the company recently announced a new product: Icynene LD-R-50[TM], "a climate-friendly, light-density spray foam insulation and air barrier responsibly made using rapidly renewable castor oil.
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