Wood Structural Panels as an Air Barrier Quiz

Once you have passed the quiz, you will have access to the AIA or ICC Certificate of Completion.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the importance of an air barrier system
  • Recognize different types of air barrier systems and the challenges associated with each
  • Understand code and testing requirements of air barrier systems
  • Recognize the difference between properly and improperly installed air barrier systems

 

1. North American produced plywood and OSB products with a performance category (or thickness) of ___ or greater are recognized as an air barrier material by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), International Building Code (IBC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and National Building Code of Canada (NBC?
2. Vapor barriers or retarders, like polyethylene plastic should be installed on the __________side of the insulation in a building assembly as determined by climatic conditions.
3. A Class I permeable material has a perm rating
4. A Class II permeable material will have a perm rating
5. Class III permeable materials have a perm rating
6. Kraft paper (like the backing of fiberglass insulation) is what class of vapor barrier?
7. 15/32” and 7/16” OSB are regarded as _____________ vapor barrier (or vapor retarder)
8. Some manufacturers make a wood sheathing panels with an integrative water resistive barrier applied/laminated etc. These are good air barrier “assemblies” but must do what to be effective?
9. Air leakage testing of a home is measured in ACH which stands for
10. One area in a home where air barriers are forgotten and can have a large impact on air leakage rates are