Contractor Accreditation

QAP contractors are trained, accredited, and have signed agreements with ABAA to follow installation guidelines and correct deficiencies.

They must meet bonding/insurance requirements, employ ABAA certified installers, and possess the equipment to install and test their work.

QAP installers are trained and certified by ABAA. To qualify they  must have a minimum of 3,000 hours of documented work experience in air barrier/water resistive barrier installation.

Typically, certified installers work for QAP accredited contractors.

ABAA has tested over 100 manufacturer air barrier WRB assemblies that were tested in accordance with ASTM E2357 and many other stringent evaluation criteria.

By specifying evaluated materials, design professionals can limit their liability and be assured that materials will meet and exceed stated specifications.

Each day, certified installers are required to document the installation process, inspect, and fix deficiencies.

The reports are submitted to the construction site QA office and, in turn, provided to the general contractor and design professional.

ABAA field auditors confirm compliance with project specifications, manufacturer installation guidelines, and ABAA Site Quality Assurance Program. Auditors review substrate preparation, compatible materials, applications, and repair procedures.

Audit findings are distributed to the: owner, architect, manufacturer, GC and accredited contractor.

Upon audit completion, the final report, including a photo log, is submitted to the ABAA Site Quality Assurance Program office for a final review by seasoned building science professionals.

Thereafter, it is filed and distributed to the owner, architect, manufacturer, GC, and accredited contractor.