Air Barrier Flashing Details

The realities of construction, including construction and substrate material tolerances, an unlimited amount of project-specific detailing, and different product types and manufacturers, will directly affect the installation of air barrier detailing and flashings. How the Designer and Contractor detail and install the flashing must consider the realities of construction and product detailing. We will review the many aspects of construction, what to account for when detailing and installing flashings, and understand why specific details are needed. Understanding what to account for will provide better design, documentation, estimating, and installation.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify typical areas of concern about the design and installation constructability and coordination between all the trades and adjacent building components.
2. Discuss the need for a mock-up and apply testing to the mock-up to confirm assumptions in sequence.
3. Create a sequence and action plan for detailing and materials
4. Learn how to prevent constructability/compatibility issues before construction.

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Corey Zussman, AIA, NCARB, ALA (IL, IN, WI), RBEC, RRC, REWC, RWC, RRO, CABS, CCQM, CDT, CQM, CxA+BE, BECxP, LEED AP BD+C, Level II Thermographer, QA/QC Vice President, AECOM Hunt Construction

As a forensic architect registered in several states, Corey Zussman has practiced in the construction industry for over 30 years. He specializes in the building envelope, restoration, preservation, life safety, and interior finishes. While working on over 2000 projects, Corey conducts constructability reviews, pre-installation meetings, comprehensive envelope meetings, and construction observations. He has also become known for providing educational opportunities throughout the industry and has produced more than 200 “lessons learned” papers.  Topics include building envelope and life safety concerns, enabling Corey to proactively address issues during design review, pre-construction, and construction. In addition, he has over 15 industry articles about building envelope and life safety topics. He is also a frequent presenter at local and national conferences and associations with over 50 AIA accredited presentations.