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CONTINUING EDUCATION

Air Leakage and Moisture Movement

Objectives:
After taking this course, the reader will:

Identify moisture sources and their methods of transport through the building envelope

Differentiate between an air barrier and vapor retarder

Identify several design options available to help prevent the intrusion of moisture into a building

Identify how air and vapor barriers contribute to overall energy savings, indoor air quality and occupant comfort

Identify the importance of air barriers in a structure and how they can contribute to building sustainability

ALA/CEP Credit or Certificate of Completion
Cost: $15 (ALA Members) $20 (non-members)

ALA/CEP Credit: This article qualifies for 1.0 LU’s (health, safety, and welfare) of State Required Learning Units and may qualify for other LU requirements. (Valid through February 2010.)

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Questions 1:
A building can be energy efficient without a complete air barrier system ?

True

False

Questions 2:
Which of the following components is a part of the building enclosure system ?

a) air barrier

b) vapor barrier

c) moisture barrier

d) heat barrier

e) all of the above

Questions 3:
Which of the following contributes more moisture movement through the building envelope ?

a) air leakage

b) vapor diffusion

Questions 4:
An air barrier system is comprised of building assemblies that are designed, installed and integrated in such a manner as to obstruct air flow into and out of the building enclosure.

a) true

b) false

Questions 5:
Where should a vapor barrier be positioned within a wall system ?

a) anywhere

b) warm side of the insulation

c) cold side of the insulation

d) on the outside of the wall

Questions 6:
Where should an air barrier be positioned within a wall system ?

a) anywhere

b) warm side of the insulation

c) cold side of the insulation

d) on the outside of the wall

Question 7:
What is the most important characteristic of an air barrier system ?

a. structural integrity

b. air tightness

c. continuity

d. durability

Question 8:
What of the following is not a function of

a) vapor permeable air barrier ?

B) moisture barrier

c) air barrier

d) vapor barrier

e) none of the above

Questions 9:
A vapor barrier is always required within a wall system.

True

False

Questions 10:
Stack pressure exerts a positive pressure on one side of a building and a negative pressure on the other side of the building.

True

False

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