Air Barrier Systems

Vapor Barrier Systems

Vapor barriers and air barrier systems are becoming a requirement in more and more municipal building codes. Every new federal building has building envelope standards that must be met. A properly installed and designed air and vapor barrier system will increase energy efficiency and air quality in buildings. They improve air quality by reducing moisture that promote airborne mold spores traceable to illnesses like Legionnaire’s Disease. Mold is a result of moisture infiltration between the inner wall and outer wall of a structure.

Beacon helps architects and specifiers value engineer, develop specifications and select materials for air barrier systems in new commercial buildings.

Beacon helps contractors select and supplies materials that are within specification and that create an effective system after their application in both commercial and residential structures.

Beacon supplies the components of a vapor barrier system including:

Urethane and Silicone Caulking (both one and two-part)
Pressure sensitive & metal thru-wall flashings, window and door flashings
Sealants & insulations
Cavity wall & vapor barrier systems
Sheet or liquid-applied membranes
Concrete coatings and sealers
Backer rod
Custom metal flashings