Air-Sealing A Net-Zero Assembly Video

Beyond managing water intrusion, air barriers are really the second most important things that we need to get right in our homes, in terms of energy efficiency, comfort, durability, and health.

Josh Salinger of Birdsmouth Design-Build of Portland, Ore., talks about air-sealing details around two areas on his current net-zero-energy assembly—the top plate and the bottom plate—and some quick methods to create a durable and continuous air barrier that can impact your blower-door scores and make for a healthier, better-built building.