About ABAA
ABAA VISION
We do air barriers right for energy efficiency, better buildings, and healthier communities
ABAA MISSION
To work together with our membership, industry and trade to be the recognized voice for air barrier knowledge and quality assurance
ABAA VISION
We do air barriers right for energy efficiency, better buildings, and healthier communities
ABAA MISSION
To work together with our membership, industry and trade to be the recognized voice for air barrier knowledge and quality assurance
Who We are and What We Do
The Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) is the leading authority on building enclosure systems, dedicated to promoting their benefits, educating the public, and advancing a professional air barrier trade nationwide. Through technical documents, expert guidance, and rigorous certification programs, ABAA ensures industry excellence and compliance with evolving standards. With webinars, a vast resource library, and networking events, ABAA fosters collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning to shape the future of energy efficient, airtight buildings.
Who We Serve
ABAA is the national voice of the air barrier industry and has raised the level of quality in the industry through a Quality Assurance Program and offers premier training, certification, product evaluations, contractor accreditation and site quality control audits. ABAA is active in the areas of research, education, standards development, building codes and technical resources for the air barrier industry. ABAA is focused on leading the industry into the future in a progressive and professional manner.
Air Barrier Material and Accessory Suppliers
Non-Air Barrier Material Suppliers
Air Barrier Equipment Suppliers
Building Supply Distributors
Air Barrier Installation Contractors
General Contractors and Construction Management Firms
Architects, Building Envelope Consultants, Government Agencies, Research Entities, Specification Writers, Testing Laboratories
Specification Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP)
Our History
Founded over two decades ago, the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) began with a group of professionals establishing field installation standards, which evolved into the Quality Assurance Program and later expanded into comprehensive certification programs supporting the entire building process.
ABAA Professional Programs
ABAA’s premier educational programs support education, proper installation, information sharing, and testing of air barriers.
A job site program that ensures proper materials, installation, and inspection of the air and moisture barrier system.
Become recognized as an air barrier expert to building stakeholders and demonstrate your knowledge in all things air barrier.
A training and certification program that ensures a person has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct a blower door test on a commercial building.