This document presents durability testing results for the AeroBarrier sealant, covering flexing, accelerated aging, and material compatibility. It describes the test methodology, including fifty-year joint movement simulation, Arrhenius-based aging, and exposure to forty-one building materials, and reports no cracking, only 0.13% leakage, and favourable compatibility across common building substrates.
See how AeroBarrier seals hidden air leaks to create a more airtight, energy-efficient and comfortable home, as explained by Mandalay Homes.
See how an EnergyTight™ retrofit transformed a cold, draughty 145-year-old Dunedin home, improving airtightness to the standard of a typical new NZ home.
See how Trust House used AeroBarrier, window draught-proofing and ventilation to transform two Masterton homes into high-performance, healthier community housing.
See how Aeroseal's AeroBarrier technology helped a 600-unit solar-powered apartment development in Utah achieve sub-1 ACH50 air tightness, cut HVAC costs in half, and deliver a 150% ROI through utility rebates.
Platinum Homes' Karaka showhome achieved high-performance airtightness with AeroBarrier — warmer, healthier and more energy-efficient for less. Read their story.
By using the Aero solution, Pragma reached the airtightness levels required in a practical and cost-effective way. Independent blower door testing by BXG verified the results, using ATTMA Method testing.
This report summarises airtightness results from new-build homes completed last year. It provides a practical snapshot of how new homes in New Zealand are typically performing.
Research shows airtightness has a greater impact on a home’s energy use than any other single factor. If you want a home that performs well year-round, start with airtightness.
