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Building Quality, Reducing Risk, and Mitigating Moisture<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

QAP is a job site program that ensures proper materials, installation and inspection of the air and moisture barrier system.<\/h4>\n

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QAP by the Numbers<\/h2>\n

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23,000+<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

QAP Specified<\/span>
Projects<\/span><\/h4>\n

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91 Million<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sq. Ft. of QAP Audited<\/span>
Air Barrier Installation<\/span><\/h4>\n

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2,705<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Certified and Registered Installers<\/span><\/h4>\n

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What Does QAP Offer?<\/h2>\n

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Less Rework<\/h3>\n

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Minimized Liability<\/h4>\n

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Multi-Faceted Approach<\/h3>\n

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Integrated Components<\/h4>\n

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Proven Approach<\/h3>\n

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Mitigate Claims<\/h4>\n

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View our short video and listen to industry experts as they
explain how investing in QAP has lowered their
\u201cCost of Quality\u201d by up to 10 times.<\/h3>\n

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Less Rework \u2013 Minimized Liability<\/h2>\n

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Rework Required<\/h3>\n

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Poorly installed weather resistive air barrier resulted in major rework and over 75% of construction defects are due to water intrusion, air leakage, and poor workmanship.<\/p>\n

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QAP In-process Repair<\/h3>\n

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An installation error was noted by a QAP auditor during a routine quality control site visit.<\/p>\n

The flaw was quickly rectified (no rework or change order required) thus avoiding possible moisture and air intrusion after the cladding was installed.<\/p>\n

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Multi-Faceted Approach \u2013 Integrated Components<\/h2>\n

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\"\"Contractor Accreditation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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QAP contractors are\u00a0trained, accredited<\/strong>, and have signed agreements with ABAA to follow installation guidelines and correct deficiencies.<\/span><\/p>\n

They must meet\u00a0bonding\/insurance requirements, employ ABAA certified installers<\/strong>, and\u00a0possess the equipment<\/strong>\u00a0to install and test their work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Installer Certification<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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QAP installers are\u00a0trained and certified<\/strong>\u00a0by ABAA. To qualify they\u00a0 must have a minimum of 3,000 hours of\u00a0documented work experience<\/strong>\u00a0in air barrier\/water resistive barrier installation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Typically, certified installers work for QAP accredited contractors.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Evaluated Assemblies<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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ABAA has tested over 100 manufacturer air barrier WRB assemblies that were\u00a0tested in accordance with ASTM E2357<\/strong>\u00a0and many other\u00a0stringent evaluation criteria<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

By specifying evaluated materials, design professionals can limit their liability and be assured that\u00a0materials will meet and exceed stated specifications<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Field\"Field Documentation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Each day, certified installers are required to\u00a0document the installation process, inspect<\/strong>, and\u00a0fix deficiencies<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The reports are submitted to the construction site QA office and, in turn, provided to the general contractor and design professional.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"OnsiteOnsite Field Audits<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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ABAA field auditors\u00a0confirm compliance with project specifications, manufacturer installation guidelines<\/strong>, and\u00a0ABAA Site Quality Assurance Program<\/strong>. Auditors review substrate preparation, compatible materials, applications, and repair procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Audit findings are distributed to the: owner, architect, manufacturer, GC and accredited contractor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"FinalFinal ABAA Audit Confirmation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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ABAA has tested over 100 manufacturer air barrier WRB assemblies that were\u00a0tested in accordance with ASTM E2357<\/strong>\u00a0and many other\u00a0stringent evaluation criteria<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

By specifying evaluated materials, design professionals can limit their liability and be assured that\u00a0materials will meet and exceed stated specifications<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For a\u00a0fraction\u00a0<\/strong>of the overall\u00a0building cost<\/strong>, you can ensure\u00a0PROPER MATERIALS, PROPER INSTALLATION<\/strong>, and\u00a0PROPER INSPECTION<\/strong>\u00a0for the most\u00a0difficult to maintain component<\/strong>\u00a0of your building: the wall assembly and air barrier system.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong>\u00a0= QAP cost compared to overall construction cost<\/p>\n

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\"\"Strip Mall<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building Cost: $6,390,000
ABAA Wall Area: 11,348 sf
QAP Investment: $4,964
Audits: 2<\/p>\n

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% of Job Cost:<\/span><\/strong>
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\"\"Small Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building Cost: $17,280,000
ABAA Wall Area: 17,280 sf
QAP Investment: $5,468
Audits: 2<\/p>\n

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% of Job Cost:<\/span><\/strong>
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\"\"Small Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building Cost: $17,280,000
ABAA Wall Area: 17,280 sf
QAP Investment: $5,468
Audits: 2<\/p>\n

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% of Job Cost:<\/span><\/strong>
.02%<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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\"\"<\/strong>Large Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building Cost: $65,594,884
ABAA Wall Area: 33,849 sf
QAP Investment: $6,877
Audits: 2<\/p>\n

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% of Job Cost:<\/span><\/strong>
.01%<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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\"\"<\/strong>Secondary School<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building Cost: $51,037,800
ABAA Wall Area: 27,040 sf
QAP Investment: $6,298
Audits: 2<\/p>\n

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% of Job Cost:<\/span><\/strong>
\n.01%<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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\"\"<\/strong>Large Office<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building Cost: $276,224,400
ABAA Wall Area: 64,480 sf
QAP Investment: $11,480
Audits: 3<\/p>\n

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% of Job Cost:<\/span><\/strong>
.004%<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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*References<\/p>\n