AIR BARRIER INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

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--- PROJECT INFORMATION & PREPARATION ---
[ ] Project Name
[ ] Project Address
[ ] Planned Installation Date
[ ] Project Square Footage (approximate)
[ ] Air Barrier System Type (Fluid-Applied, Membrane, Spray-Applied, Housewrap, Other)
[ ] Project Specific Notes & Requirements
[ ] Approved Shop Drawings

--- SUBSTRATE ASSESSMENT & PREPARATION ---
[ ] Describe Substrate Type (e.g., sheathing, concrete, OSB)
[ ] Substrate Moisture Content (%)
[ ] Substrate Condition (e.g., Clean, Dusty, Contaminated) (Clean, Dusty, Contaminated, Damaged)
[ ] Describe any substrate contaminants or damage.
[ ] Substrate Preparation Required (check all that apply) (Cleaning, Priming, Repairing, De-nailing, Sanding)
[ ] Date of Substrate Preparation
[ ] Notes on Substrate Preparation (e.g., primer type, repair method)

--- AIR BARRIER MATERIAL INSTALLATION ---
[ ] Air Barrier Material Type Verified? (Fluid-Applied Membrane, Self-Adhesive Membrane, Housewrap, Spray-Applied Foam, Other (Specify))
[ ] Material Manufacturer and Product Name
[ ] Material Application Thickness (if applicable)
[ ] Application Method(s) Used? (Roller, Spray, Brush, Other (Specify))
[ ] Overlap Width (inches)
[ ] Notes on Application Conditions (Temperature, Humidity)
[ ] Direction of Overlap Established? (Yes, No)
[ ] Areas of Difficult Application (if any, explain)

--- SEAM & JOINT TREATMENT ---
[ ] Air Barrier Seam Treatment Method (Taping, Liquid Seam Filler, Mechanical Fastening, Manufacturer's Recommended Method)
[ ] Description of Seam Treatment Applied
[ ] Seam Overlap Width (inches)
[ ] Seam Treatment Areas Verified (Wall-to-Wall, Wall-to-Floor, Wall-to-Roof, Around Openings)
[ ] Seam Filler Compatibility (if applicable) (Compatible, Not Verified, Incompatible - Requires Alternate Method)
[ ] Observations/Notes regarding seam treatment

--- PENETRATION SEALING ---
[ ] Penetration Sealing Method (Caulking, Flashing, Membrane Patching, Spray Foam, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Specify 'Other' Sealing Method (if applicable)
[ ] Number of Penetrations Sealed
[ ] Photographic Evidence of Penetration Sealing
[ ] Sealing Material Used (e.g., Caulk Type, Membrane) (Polyurethane Caulk, Silicone Caulk, Butyl Tape, Self-Adhering Membrane, Spray Foam (Specify Type in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Specify Spray Foam Type (if applicable)
[ ] Penetration Types Sealed (Check all that apply) (Windows, Doors, Pipes, Electrical Conduits, HVAC Ductwork, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Specify 'Other' Penetration Types (if applicable)
[ ] Date of Penetration Sealing Completion

--- QUALITY CONTROL & TESTING ---
[ ] Visual Inspection: Air Barrier Continuity? (Continuous - No Gaps Observed, Minor Gaps (<1/4") - Documented, Significant Gaps (>1/4") - Requires Repair)
[ ] Average Overlap Width (inches)
[ ] Air Barrier Seam Adhesion Test Result (if applicable) (Pass, Fail, Not Performed)
[ ] Notes on Visual Inspection & Any Corrections Made
[ ] Blower Door Test Performed? (Yes, No - Not Required, No - Postponed)
[ ] 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 ---
[ ] Installation Completion Date
[ ] Installation Notes/Observations
[ ] Air Barrier Material Lot Number (if applicable)
[ ] Photos of Completed Installation (minimum 3)
[ ] Blower Door Test Performed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Blower Door Test Results (if applicable)
[ ] Contractor Signature
[ ] Contractor Name (Printed)
[ ] Inspector Signature
[ ] Inspector Name (Printed)

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